Scheduled MonumentsWalesMoated Site at Trefenter
Post Medieval/Modern · Moated Site

Moated Site at Trefenter

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD127
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated Site at Trefenter is a post-medieval domestic settlement located in Ceredigion, Wales. The site consists of a moated enclosure, a form of defensive or status-signifying earthwork that became established in Wales during the medieval and post-medieval periods, though examples in this region are relatively uncommon. The monument is registered as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation CD127. Such moated sites typically served both practical and symbolic purposes, marking the residence of persons of some standing within the local community during their period of occupation.

Moated Site at Trefenter is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD127. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated Site at Trefenter?

Moated Site at Trefenter is a post-medieval domestic settlement located in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD127.

What period does Moated Site at Trefenter date from?

Moated Site at Trefenter dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a moated site. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Moated Site at Trefenter?

Moated Site at Trefenter 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 CD127.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated Site at Trefenter?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hafod Ithel Cairn Cemetery (0.8 km), Two Cairns on Mynydd Bach (1.5 km), Hafod Ithel Deserted Rural Settlement (1.5 km).

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