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Bishton Castle is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, Wales. The site comprises a substantial mound typical of Norman castles constructed in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, representing the characteristic military architecture employed during the Anglo-Norman conquest and consolidation of south Wales. The monument's form and location suggest its role in controlling local territory during the period of Norman expansion into Welsh lands. The castle is now a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, reflecting its significance as evidence of medieval defensive strategy and settlement patterns in the region.
Bishton Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM128. View the official record →
Bishton Castle is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM128.
Bishton Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Bishton Castle 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 MM128.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wilcrick Hill Camp (1.9 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern (2.2 km), Moated Site E of Grangefield Farm (3.1 km).
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