Scheduled MonumentsWalesCae Castell (Rhyndwyclydach Medieval Earthwork)
Medieval · Earthwork (unclassified)

Cae Castell (Rhyndwyclydach Medieval Earthwork)

Wales
Cadw SAM GM439
Period
Medieval
Site type
Earthwork (unclassified)
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cae Castell is a medieval earthwork located near Rhyndwyclydach in Wales. The site comprises an unclassified earthwork monument that survives as an archaeological feature of medieval date. As a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, it represents the physical remains of settlement or fortification activity from the medieval period in this region of Wales. The earthwork's precise function and dating within the medieval sequence remain subjects for archaeological investigation and interpretation.

Cae Castell (Rhyndwyclydach Medieval Earthwork) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM439. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cae Castell (Rhyndwyclydach Medieval Earthwork)?

Cae Castell is a medieval earthwork located near Rhyndwyclydach in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM439.

What period does Cae Castell (Rhyndwyclydach Medieval Earthwork) date from?

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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cae Castell (Rhyndwyclydach Medieval Earthwork)?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cae Castell (Rhyndwyclydach Medieval Earthwork)?

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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