Scheduled MonumentsWalesMoated Site 800m NE of Felinfach
Medieval · Moated Site

Moated Site 800m NE of Felinfach

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR049
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated Site 800m NE of Felinfach is a medieval domestic settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. The site comprises a moated enclosure, a defensive earthwork characteristic of medieval rural settlement in Wales and the Marches, which would have surrounded a residential dwelling and associated domestic structures. The moat itself, formed by an artificial water-filled ditch, served both practical and status-related functions, providing protection and water supply whilst demonstrating the landowner's resources and standing. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference BR049, indicating its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of medieval domestic occupation and settlement patterns in the region.

Moated Site 800m NE of Felinfach is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR049. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated Site 800m NE of Felinfach?

Moated Site 800m NE of Felinfach is a medieval domestic settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR049.

What period does Moated Site 800m NE of Felinfach date from?

Moated Site 800m NE of Felinfach dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a moated site. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated Site 800m NE of Felinfach?

Moated Site 800m NE of Felinfach is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is BR049.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated Site 800m NE of Felinfach?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach’s Church, Llanfrynach (8.2 km), Twmpan Castle Mound (8.3 km), Allt yr Esgair Camp (9.4 km).

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