Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
FL097
Name
Penley Hall Moated Site
Date of Designation
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Wrexham
Community
Maelor South
Easting
341683
Northing
340463
Broad Class
Domestic
Site Type
Moated Site
Period
Medieval
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument comprises the remains of a well-preserved medieval moated homestead and measures 45yds square and is surrounded by a moat 15-20ft wide. It is now used as a kitchen garden.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of medieval settlement. The monument is well preserved and is an important relic of the medieval landscape. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of intact archaeological deposits and structural evidence.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.