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Bryn Castell is a motte situated in the parish of Conwy in north Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CN092. The monument comprises an earthen mound of medieval date, constructed to serve defensive purposes within the Norman settlement pattern of the region. Its location within Conwy reflects the strategic importance of the area during the period of Anglo-Norman expansion into Wales, when such fortifications formed part of the network of military control. The motte represents a common form of early medieval fortification, typical of the eleventh and twelfth centuries, though the site has undergone landscape changes over the centuries.
Bryn Castell is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN092. View the official record →
Bryn Castell is a motte situated in the parish of Conwy in north Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CN092. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN092.
Bryn Castell dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Bryn Castell 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 CN092.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caer Oleu Camp (5.4 km), Site of Aberconwy Abbey, Maenan (6.2 km), Tyddyn Wilym Deserted Rural Settlement (6.6 km).
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