Scheduled MonumentsWalesPart of Site of Norman Borough
Medieval · Town

Part of Site of Norman Borough

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL129
Period
Medieval
Site type
Town
Broad class
Civil
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Part of Site of Norman Borough is a medieval civil settlement in Flintshire, Wales, established during the Norman period following the conquest and colonisation of North Wales. The site represents the physical remains of a planned town founded as part of the Norman administrative and commercial expansion into the region, with archaeological and topographical evidence indicating settlement layout and occupation patterns from the medieval period. The borough would have served functions typical of Norman planted towns, including administrative control, trade facilitation, and defence of conquered territories. The site's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its importance as evidence of Norman settlement strategy and medieval urban development in Wales.

Part of Site of Norman Borough is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL129. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Part of Site of Norman Borough?

Part of Site of Norman Borough is a medieval civil settlement in Flintshire, Wales, established during the Norman period following the conquest and colonisation of North Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL129.

What period does Part of Site of Norman Borough date from?

Part of Site of Norman Borough 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 Part of Site of Norman Borough?

Part of Site of Norman Borough 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 FL129.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of Site of Norman Borough?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bedd-y-Cawr Hillfort (5.6 km), Ffynnon Fair (Well), Cefn (6.4 km), Bont Newydd Cave (6.6 km).

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