Scheduled MonumentsWalesMontgomery Medieval Town, Kerry Gate Extra Mural Settlement
Medieval · Extra-mural settlement

Montgomery Medieval Town, Kerry Gate Extra Mural Settlement

Wales
Cadw SAM MG225
Period
Medieval
Site type
Extra-mural settlement
Broad class
Civil
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Montgomery Medieval Town, Kerry Gate Extra Mural Settlement is a medieval extramural settlement located adjacent to Montgomery town in Wales. The settlement represents an important phase of medieval urban expansion beyond the formal town boundaries, typical of Welsh marcher towns during the later medieval period. Archaeological evidence indicates occupation and structural activity consistent with the broader development of Montgomery as a significant administrative and commercial centre. The site contributes to understanding the spatial organisation and economic character of medieval Welsh towns and their relationship to fortified centres.

Montgomery Medieval Town, Kerry Gate Extra Mural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG225. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Montgomery Medieval Town, Kerry Gate Extra Mural Settlement?

Montgomery Medieval Town, Kerry Gate Extra Mural Settlement is a medieval extramural settlement located adjacent to Montgomery town in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG225.

What period does Montgomery Medieval Town, Kerry Gate Extra Mural Settlement date from?

Montgomery Medieval Town, Kerry Gate Extra Mural Settlement dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a extra-mural settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Montgomery Medieval Town, Kerry Gate Extra Mural Settlement?

Montgomery Medieval Town, Kerry Gate Extra Mural Settlement 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 MG225.

What other scheduled monuments are near Montgomery Medieval Town, Kerry Gate Extra Mural Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 1km south east of Hopton Bank (7.5 km), Lower Short Ditch (Northern Part) (7.7 km), Offa's Dyke: section 1/2 mile (800m) long, SE from county boundary to River Unk Also in Powys: Wales (7.9 km).

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