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Caer Beris is a motte situated in Breconshire, Wales, representing a form of medieval fortification characteristic of the Norman period in Wales. The monument consists of an artificial earthen mound typical of motte-and-bailey castles, a defensive strategy widely adopted by Norman settlers during their consolidation of power in the Welsh Marches and beyond from the late eleventh century onwards. The site's location in Breconshire reflects the strategic importance of the region during the medieval period, when such fortifications served both military and administrative functions. As recorded in the Cadw monument record, the site retains archaeological significance as evidence of medieval settlement and defence patterns in post-Conquest Wales.
Caer Beris is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR093. View the official record →
Caer Beris is a motte situated in Breconshire, Wales, representing a form of medieval fortification characteristic of the Norman period in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient 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).
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