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Tregynon Moated Site is a medieval moated site located in Wales, protected by Cadw under reference MG204. The monument sits upon Wenlock Rocks, a geological formation dating to the Wenlock epoch consisting of mudstone, siltstone and sandstone. This stable bedrock would have provided a sound foundation for the earthwork defences characteristic of moated sites, which typically enclosed a manor house or farmstead with water-filled ditches.
Moated sites were common throughout medieval Wales and the English borderlands, particularly from the 12th to 15th centuries. They served both defensive and status-affirming purposes for landholding families, with the water-filled moat presenting a formidable barrier against intrusion whilst demonstrating the occupant's wealth and authority. The underlying geology at Tregynon, with its mixed lithology, would have influenced water retention in the moat system and the stability of any internal structures.
The site remains visible as earthworks, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land management in Wales. Such monuments contribute significantly to understanding the organisation of rural medieval society and the distribution of manorial authority across the Welsh landscape during the medieval period.
Tregynon Moated Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG204. View the official record →
Tregynon Moated Site is a medieval moated site located in Wales, protected by Cadw under reference MG204.
Tregynon 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 the UK.
Tregynon 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 MG204.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn Bank Hillfort (5.8 km), Gro Tump Mound & Bailey Castle (6.6 km), Newtown Old Church (6.6 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Tregynon Moated Site's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Tregynon Moated Site stands on Wenlock Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Wenlock. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.