Scheduled MonumentsWalesAdpar Castle Mound
Medieval · Motte

Adpar Castle Mound

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD104
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Adpar Castle Mound is a motte dating to the Norman period in medieval Wales, located in Ceredigion. The earthwork survives as a prominent mound, typical of early Norman defensive works, though documentary evidence regarding its specific founding date and historical narrative remains limited in the published scholarly record. The monument is situated within the context of Norman castle-building activity in South Wales, which intensified from the late eleventh century onwards as part of the conquest and settlement of Welsh territories. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM CD104.

Adpar Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD104. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Adpar Castle Mound?

Adpar Castle Mound is a motte dating to the Norman period in medieval Wales, located in Ceredigion. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD104.

What period does Adpar Castle Mound date from?

Adpar Castle Mound dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Adpar Castle Mound?

Adpar Castle Mound 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 CD104.

What other scheduled monuments are near Adpar Castle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crug Gorllwyn Round Barrow (7 km), Nant Sais Round Barrow (7.7 km), Carreg Wen Standing Stone (8.9 km).

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