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Cae Castell (Rhyndwyclydach Medieval Earthwork) is a medieval earthwork situated in Wales and recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as GM439. The monument comprises defensive or settlement-related earthworks of medieval date, though its precise function and chronology remain subjects of ongoing archaeological study. Its physical character is typical of Welsh medieval sites, with earthen banks and ditches that once formed part of a fortified or administrative landscape. The site contributes to understanding medieval settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the Welsh uplands during the medieval period.
Cae Castell (Rhyndwyclydach Medieval Earthwork) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM439. View the official record →
Cae Castell (Rhyndwyclydach Medieval Earthwork) is a medieval earthwork situated in Wales and recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as GM439. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM439.
Cae Castell (Rhyndwyclydach Medieval Earthwork) dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a earthwork (unclassified). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Cae Castell (Rhyndwyclydach Medieval Earthwork) 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 GM439.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Court Herbert Cross & Grave Slab (8.5 km), Tennant Canal: Skewen Cutting and tramroad bridge (8.5 km), Neath Abbey (8.6 km).
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