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Caer Beris is a medieval motte situated in Wales and protected as a scheduled monument by Cadw under reference BR093. The mound sits upon bedrock of Ludlow Rocks formation, composed of mudstone, siltstone and sandstone dating to the Ludlow period. This underlying geology has shaped both the stability and character of the earthwork, with the fine-grained sedimentary layers providing a relatively firm foundation for the castle's construction.
The motte represents a typical Norman or early medieval fortification strategy, whereby a steep-sided mound was raised to provide defensive advantage and visibility across the surrounding landscape. Such mottes commonly supported a timber or stone tower on their summit and were often surrounded by a ditch or outer earthwork, though the survival and visibility of associated features at Caer Beris would depend on later erosion and land use.
The site's location in Wales places it within a region where motte-and-bailey castles played a significant role in both conquest and control during the medieval period. The monument's preservation under Cadw protection ensures that this earthwork remains a valuable record of Wales's medieval defensive architecture and settlement patterns.
Caer Beris is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR093. View the official record →
Caer Beris is a medieval motte situated in Wales and protected as a scheduled monument by Cadw under reference BR093.
Caer Beris dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Caer Beris 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 BR093.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwmhindda Deserted Rural Settlement (3.5 km), Hendy Long Hut (4.8 km), Banc y Celyn Stone Circle (4.9 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Caer Beris's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Caer Beris stands on Ludlow Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Ludlow. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.