Scheduled MonumentsWalesWest Orchard Manor House
Medieval · Manor

West Orchard Manor House

Wales
Cadw SAM GM083
Period
Medieval
Site type
Manor
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

West Orchard Manor House is a medieval domestic building located in Wales and registered with Cadw under the scheduled ancient monument reference GM083. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents an important example of manor house architecture from that era. The building survives as evidence of the residential and administrative functions of a medieval Welsh manor, contributing to understanding of domestic life and land management practices during the medieval period. Its physical character reflects the construction methods and spatial organisation typical of medieval Welsh manor houses of its time.

West Orchard Manor House is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM083. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is West Orchard Manor House?

West Orchard Manor House is a medieval domestic building located in Wales and registered with Cadw under the scheduled ancient monument reference GM083. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM083.

What period does West Orchard Manor House date from?

West Orchard Manor House dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a manor. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting West Orchard Manor House?

West Orchard Manor House 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 GM083.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Orchard Manor House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted Medieval Village North East of Rock Farm (1.4 km), Summerhouse Camp (2.1 km), Limpert Bay Anti-invasion Defences (2.1 km).

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