Hen Gwrt Moated Site

Hen Gwrt, , 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 .
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  • 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.

Castle
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, also known historically as Llantilio Castle, is a ruined castle near the village of in , . The fortification was established by the Normans in the wake of the invasion of England in 1066, to protect the route from Wales to . is situated 1½ miles northwest of Hen Gwrt Moated Site.

Church
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The Church of St Mapley, , 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. is situated 2 miles west of Hen Gwrt Moated Site.

Church
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The Church of St Cadoc, , 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. is situated 2½ miles southeast of Hen Gwrt Moated Site.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Llantilio Crossenny and Llanvapley.

Village
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is a small village and much larger former community, abolished in 2022, now in the community of Whitecastle, in , south east , in the United Kingdom.

Village
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is a village in the community of Gobion Fawr, in , Wales, United Kingdom. Llan replaced the Eglwys. It is at grid reference SO364141 and is on the B4233 road. is situated 2 miles west of Hen Gwrt Moated Site.

Village
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is a village in the community of , , Wales. It is located five miles north east of on the B4521 road to . The name comes from the Welsh Saint Gwytherin. is situated 2 miles northwest of Hen Gwrt Moated Site.

Hen Gwrt Moated Site

Latitude
51.83149° or 51° 49′ 53″ north
Longitude
-2.8782° or 2° 52′ 42″ west
Open location code
9C3VR4JC+HP
Open­Street­Map ID
way 846715875
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
Wiki­data 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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