Scheduled MonumentsWalesBovehill Castle
Medieval · Manor

Bovehill Castle

Wales
Cadw SAM GM149
Period
Medieval
Site type
Manor
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bovehill Castle is a medieval domestic site located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM149 by Cadw. The site represents the remains of a medieval manor or fortified residence, typical of Welsh landed estates from the medieval period. Little detailed archaeological investigation has been published on the specific structural characteristics or precise dating of the site, though it belongs to the broader category of medieval domestic architecture documented across Wales. The monument survives as earthworks and fragmentary masonry remains, evidence of the settlement patterns and land occupation of medieval Welsh society.

Bovehill Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM149. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bovehill Castle?

Bovehill Castle is a medieval domestic site located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM149 by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM149.

What period does Bovehill Castle date from?

Bovehill Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a manor. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Bovehill Castle?

Bovehill 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 GM149.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bovehill Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole (7.6 km), Deborah's Hole Camp (7.6 km), Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich (7.6 km).

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