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Medieval · Moated Site

Wolvesacre Hall Moated Site

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL178
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wolvesacre Hall Moated Site is a medieval domestic enclosure located in Flintshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference FL178. The site comprises a moated homestead of medieval date, representing a form of aristocratic or high-status domestic settlement characteristic of the medieval period in Wales and the border regions. The moat itself provided both defensive protection and status symbolism for the occupant, whilst also serving practical purposes for water management and possibly fish farming. The remains survive as earthwork features that preserve evidence of medieval settlement patterns and social hierarchy in the Flintshire landscape.

Wolvesacre Hall Moated Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL178. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wolvesacre Hall Moated Site?

Wolvesacre Hall Moated Site is a medieval domestic enclosure located in Flintshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference FL178. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL178.

What period does Wolvesacre Hall Moated Site date from?

Wolvesacre Hall 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 Wolvesacre Hall Moated Site?

Wolvesacre Hall 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 FL178.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wolvesacre Hall Moated Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two Round Barrows N of Whitewell Church (1.5 km), Pan Castle: a motte and bailey castle (2.8 km), Sundial in St Alkmund's churchyard (3.5 km).

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