Scheduled MonumentsWalesMontgomery Medieval Town, Part adjacent to Westmead, School Lane
Medieval · Town

Montgomery Medieval Town, Part adjacent to Westmead, School Lane

Wales
Cadw SAM MG221
Period
Medieval
Site type
Town
Broad class
Civil
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Montgomery Medieval Town, Part adjacent to Westmead, School Lane is a scheduled ancient monument representing the planned urban settlement that developed around Montgomery Castle from the late twelfth century onwards. The town was established as a Norman plantation town following the construction of the castle, with its layout reflecting the deliberate planning characteristic of medieval urban foundations in the Welsh March. The surviving earthworks and archaeological deposits preserve evidence of the medieval street plan and domestic occupation within the historic town area. The monument is protected under the terms of its Cadw scheduling to preserve the archaeological and historical record of this important example of medieval town development in Wales.

Montgomery Medieval Town, Part adjacent to Westmead, School Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG221. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Montgomery Medieval Town, Part adjacent to Westmead, School Lane?

Montgomery Medieval Town, Part adjacent to Westmead, School Lane is a scheduled ancient monument representing the planned urban settlement that developed around Montgomery Castle from the late twelfth century onwards. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG221.

What period does Montgomery Medieval Town, Part adjacent to Westmead, School Lane date from?

Montgomery Medieval Town, Part adjacent to Westmead, School Lane dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a town. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Montgomery Medieval Town, Part adjacent to Westmead, School Lane?

Montgomery Medieval Town, Part adjacent to Westmead, School Lane 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 MG221.

What other scheduled monuments are near Montgomery Medieval Town, Part adjacent to Westmead, School Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 1km south east of Hopton Bank (8 km), Lower Short Ditch (Northern Part) (8.2 km), Offa's Dyke: section 1/2 mile (800m) long, SE from county boundary to River Unk Also in Powys: Wales (8.3 km).

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