Scheduled MonumentsWalesPenbidwal Moated Site
Medieval · Moated Site

Penbidwal Moated Site

Wales
Cadw SAM MM210
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Penbidwal Moated Site is a medieval domestic settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference MM210. The site comprises a moated enclosure typical of medieval manorial settlements, with earthwork remains visible as a raised platform surrounded by a ditch system. Dating to the medieval period, the moated site represents evidence of settlement patterns and land management practices characteristic of medieval Wales, though detailed documentary records for this specific location remain limited. The survival of the earthwork features provides archaeological potential for understanding domestic life and land use in medieval Welsh communities.

Penbidwal Moated Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM210. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Penbidwal Moated Site?

Penbidwal Moated Site is a medieval domestic settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference MM210. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM210.

What period does Penbidwal Moated Site date from?

Penbidwal Moated Site dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a moated site. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Penbidwal Moated Site?

Penbidwal Moated Site 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 MM210.

What other scheduled monuments are near Penbidwal Moated Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen y Clawdd Castle Mound (3.8 km), Remains of St Michael's Chapel and Skirrid Fawr Defended Enclosure (4.2 km), St. James's Churchyard Cross, Llanvetherine (5.5 km).

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