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Blaenporth Mound and Bailey Castle is a motte and bailey earthwork situated in Ceredigion, Wales, representing Norman or early medieval defensive architecture typical of the twelfth century. The monument comprises a substantial mound with an associated bailey, demonstrating the characteristic two-part fortification system employed across Wales and the Marches during the period of Anglo-Norman expansion and settlement. Its location within the Cardigan Bay area reflects the strategic importance of coastal and riverine positions during the medieval period. The earthwork survives as a significant example of early medieval fortification, with the raised mound and surrounding ditched enclosure remaining substantially intact despite centuries of agricultural use.
Blaenporth Mound and Bailey Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD070. View the official record →
Blaenporth Mound and Bailey Castle is a motte and bailey earthwork situated in Ceredigion, Wales, representing Norman or early medieval defensive architecture typical of the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD070.
Blaenporth Mound and Bailey Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte and bailey. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Blaenporth Mound and Bailey 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 CD070.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llandygwydd Defended Enclosure (5.9 km), Llwynduris Castle Mound (6.2 km), Onnen-Deg Defended Settlement (6.3 km).
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