Hen Gwrt Moated Site
Hen Gwrt, Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire is the site of a thirteenth century manor house and a sixteenth century hunting lodge. Originally constructed for the Bishops of Llandaff, it subsequently came into the possession of the Herberts of Raglan Castle.Photo: Philip Halling, CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Type: Ruins
- Description: site in Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire, Wales
- Also known as: “Hen Gwrt Medieval Moated Site”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include White Castle and St Mapley’s Church, Llanvapley.
White Castle
Castle
White Castle, also known historically as Llantilio Castle, is a ruined castle near the village of Llantilio Crossenny in Monmouthshire, Wales. The fortification was established by the Normans in the wake of the invasion of England in 1066, to protect the route from Wales to Hereford. White Castle is situated 1½ miles northwest of Hen Gwrt Moated Site.
St Mapley’s Church, Llanvapley
Church
Photo: Ruth Sharville, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Church of St Mapley, Llanvapley, Monmouthshire is a parish church with its origins in the 15th century. Dedicated to St Mable, variants of the dedication include St Mapley, St Mabli and St Mafli. The church is a Grade II* listed building. St Mapley’s Church, Llanvapley is situated 2 miles west of Hen Gwrt Moated Site.
St Cadoc’s Church
Church
Photo: Jonathan Billinger, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Church of St Cadoc, Penrhos, Monmouthshire is a parish church with its origins in the 15th century. Restored in the 19th century, it remains an active parish church, and has recently undergone major renovation. The church is a Grade II* listed building. St Cadoc’s Church is situated 2½ miles southeast of Hen Gwrt Moated Site.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Llantilio Crossenny and Llanvapley.
Llantilio Crossenny
Village
Photo: Roger Davies, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Llantilio Crossenny is a small village and much larger former community, abolished in 2022, now in the community of Whitecastle, in Monmouthshire, south east Wales, in the United Kingdom.
Llanvapley
Village
Photo: Les Taylor, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Llanvapley is a village in the community of Gobion Fawr, in Monmouthshire, south east Wales, United Kingdom. Llan has replaced the Eglwys. This village lies 4 miles north east of 2023’s Best Places to Live listed town, Abergavenny. Llanvapley is situated 2 miles west of Hen Gwrt Moated Site.
Llanvetherine
Village
Photo: Philip Halling, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Llanvetherine is a village in the community of Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, Wales. It is located five miles north east of Abergavenny on the B4521 road to Ross-on-Wye. The name comes from the Welsh Saint Gwytherin. Llanvetherine is situated 2 miles northwest of Hen Gwrt Moated Site.
Hen Gwrt Moated Site
- Categories: historic site and moated site
- Location: Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
51.83149° or 51° 49′ 53″ northLongitude
-2.8782° or 2° 52′ 42″ westOpen location code
9C3VR4JC+HPOpenStreetMap ID
way 846715875OpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruinsWikidata ID
Q29379094
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In Other Languages
“Hen Gwrt Moated Site” goes by many names.
- Welsh: “Safle Ffosedig Ganoloesol Hen Gwrt”
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Highlights include St Teilo’s Church and Hostry Cottage.
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