Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
MG221
Name
Montgomery Medieval Town, Part adjacent to Westmead, School Lane
Date of Designation
04/01/1993
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Montgomery
Easting
322403
Northing
296772
Broad Class
Civil
Site Type
Town
Period
Medieval
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the scheduled monument.
The monument consists of a town, dating to the medieval period. An evaluation excavation in 1992 revealed evidence related to medieval settlement including remains of timber-framed buildings, with pottery dateable to 13th/14th centuries.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of Roman/medieval urban organisation and of the growth of towns. The monument forms an important element within the wider medieval context and the structure itself may be expected to contain archaeological information in regard to chronology, building techniques and functional detail.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.