Scheduled MonumentsWalesPear Tree Lane Moat & Fishpond
Medieval · Moated Site

Pear Tree Lane Moat & Fishpond

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL175
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pear Tree Lane Moat and Fishpond is a medieval domestic moated site located in Flintshire, Wales, registered as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference FL175. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a moat and associated fishpond, representing a form of medieval settlement typical of the medieval period in Wales and the borderlands. Moated sites of this character typically date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries and served as the defended residences of minor gentry or substantial landholders. The survival of both the moat and fishpond elements indicates the site's continued importance for both domestic security and the provisioning of the medieval household.

Pear Tree Lane Moat & Fishpond is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL175. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pear Tree Lane Moat & Fishpond?

Pear Tree Lane Moat and Fishpond is a medieval domestic moated site located in Flintshire, Wales, registered as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference FL175. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL175.

What period does Pear Tree Lane Moat & Fishpond date from?

Pear Tree Lane Moat & Fishpond 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 Pear Tree Lane Moat & Fishpond?

Pear Tree Lane Moat & Fishpond 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 FL175.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pear Tree Lane Moat & Fishpond?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penley Hall Moated Site (2.3 km), Halghton Lodge Moated Site (2.5 km), Hanmer Churchyard Cross (2.6 km).

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