Scheduled MonumentsWalesRectangular Earthwork 110m NW of Coed Ty Mawr
Medieval · Moated Site

Rectangular Earthwork 110m NW of Coed Ty Mawr

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN156
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rectangular Earthwork 110m NW of Coed Ty Mawr is a medieval domestic moated site located in Conwy, Wales, designated as Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument CN156. The site comprises a rectangular earthwork that represents the physical remains of a medieval residential enclosure, characteristic of moated homestead settlements that were common in Wales during the medieval period. Such moated sites typically functioned as the defended or semi-defended residences of minor gentry or substantial landholders, with the surrounding water feature providing both practical and symbolic demarcation of status and property. The earthwork survives as a testament to medieval settlement patterns in the region and remains of archaeological and historical importance for understanding domestic life and land use in medieval Conwy.

Rectangular Earthwork 110m NW of Coed Ty Mawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN156. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rectangular Earthwork 110m NW of Coed Ty Mawr?

Rectangular Earthwork 110m NW of Coed Ty Mawr is a medieval domestic moated site located in Conwy, Wales, designated as Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument CN156. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN156.

What period does Rectangular Earthwork 110m NW of Coed Ty Mawr date from?

Rectangular Earthwork 110m NW of Coed Ty Mawr 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 Rectangular Earthwork 110m NW of Coed Ty Mawr?

Rectangular Earthwork 110m NW of Coed Ty Mawr 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 CN156.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rectangular Earthwork 110m NW of Coed Ty Mawr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed Hut Circle West of Llwyn Bedw (8.6 km), Ystrad Rural Settlement (9.1 km), Hut Circle Settlement and Field System South-East of Erw (9.2 km).

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