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 outside the main town defences of Montgomery in Wales. The settlement dates to the medieval period and represents the type of secondary development that commonly arose beyond the primary urban core, particularly along major routes of access and commerce. As an extramural settlement, it reflects the expansion of economic and residential activity beyond the formally planned town itself, demonstrating the organic growth patterns characteristic of medieval Welsh towns during the high and later medieval periods. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM MG225, indicating its importance for understanding medieval settlement patterns and urban development in Wales.

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 outside the main town defences of Montgomery 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 Britain.

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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