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Medieval · Moated Site

Mynachdy Moated Enclosure

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD097
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynachdy Moated Enclosure is a medieval moated site located in Radnorshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference RD097. The site consists of a moated domestic enclosure typical of medieval Welsh gentry settlements, with the characteristic water-filled ditch system that served both defensive and status-affirming functions. Dating to the medieval period, the monument represents the residential arrangements of a substantial household, reflecting patterns of settlement and land control in the Welsh borderlands. The physical remains preserve evidence of medieval domestic occupation and the earthwork engineering practices employed in the region during this era.

Mynachdy Moated Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD097. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynachdy Moated Enclosure?

Mynachdy Moated Enclosure is a medieval moated site located in Radnorshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference RD097. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD097.

What period does Mynachdy Moated Enclosure date from?

Mynachdy Moated Enclosure 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 Mynachdy Moated Enclosure?

Mynachdy Moated Enclosure 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 RD097.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynachdy Moated Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Four Stones (9 km), New Radnor Medieval Town: South West Quadrant (9.1 km), Town Bank and Ditch (9.1 km).

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