Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaer Licyn
Medieval · Motte

Caer Licyn

Wales
Cadw SAM MM043
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caer Licyn is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Wales, recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register. The site comprises a substantial mound with associated defensive features typical of Norman or early medieval military architecture, dating to the medieval period. Its construction reflects the pattern of fortification building that characterised the Norman conquest and subsequent consolidation of control in Wales during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The earthwork represents an important example of the defensive infrastructure deployed during this transformative period of Welsh history.

Caer Licyn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM043. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caer Licyn?

Caer Licyn is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Wales, recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM043.

What period does Caer Licyn date from?

Caer Licyn dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caer Licyn?

Caer Licyn 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 MM043.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caer Licyn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern (5.3 km), Wilcrick Hill Camp (5.5 km), Medieval Building adjoining Magor Churchyard (6.8 km).

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