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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 (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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Cae Castell (Rhyndwyclydach Medieval Earthwork)?

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.

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 Britain.

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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