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Medieval · Moated Site

Twiscob Moated Site

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD146
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Twiscob Moated Site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Radnorshire, Wales, and represents a form of domestic settlement characteristic of the medieval period in the Welsh Marches. The site comprises a moated platform, indicative of a residence of some status, with the water-filled ditch forming a defensive boundary around the dwelling area. Dating to the medieval period, such moated sites were common among landholding families and minor gentry throughout the twelfth to fifteenth centuries. The monument is designated under the Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument register as RD146, recognising its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of medieval settlement patterns and domestic organisation in the region.

Twiscob Moated Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD146. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Twiscob Moated Site?

Twiscob Moated Site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Radnorshire, Wales, and represents a form of domestic settlement characteristic of the medieval period in the Welsh Marches. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD146.

What period does Twiscob Moated Site date from?

Twiscob 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Twiscob Moated Site?

Twiscob 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 RD146.

What other scheduled monuments are near Twiscob Moated Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two Round Barrows NE of Harpton Court (5.8 km), Roman Fort E of Hindwell Farm (5.9 km), Knapp Farm Mound (5.9 km).

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