Scheduled MonumentsWalesMoated Site in Llanfilo Village
Medieval · Moated Site

Moated Site in Llanfilo Village

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR195
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated Site in Llanfilo Village is a medieval domestic moated site situated in Breconshire, Wales. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat that enclosed a residential settlement, characteristic of medieval lordly or manorial occupation in the Welsh borders during the twelfth to sixteenth centuries. The earthwork survives as a clearly defined linear feature defining the former precinct of the dwelling, representing a form of settlement defence and status symbol common to this period and region. Such moated sites in Breconshire typically indicate the presence of Norman or Anglo-Norman settlement and administrative control during the medieval period.

Moated Site in Llanfilo Village is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR195. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated Site in Llanfilo Village?

Moated Site in Llanfilo Village is a medieval domestic moated site situated in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR195.

What period does Moated Site in Llanfilo Village date from?

Moated Site in Llanfilo Village 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 in Llanfilo Village?

Moated Site in Llanfilo Village 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 BR195.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated Site in Llanfilo Village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allt yr Esgair Camp (8.7 km), Enclosure W of Allt yr Esgair (9 km), Gileston Standing Stone (9.4 km).

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