Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaer Siac Motte and Bailey
Medieval · Motte and Bailey

Caer Siac Motte and Bailey

Wales
Cadw SAM MG342
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte and Bailey
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Caer Siac Motte and Bailey is a medieval motte and bailey castle located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG342. The site comprises the characteristic earthwork elements of this fortification type, with a raised mound (motte) and adjoining defensive enclosure (bailey), typical of Norman or post-Norman military architecture in Wales. Such fortifications were commonly established during the medieval period as centres of lordly power and domestic occupation, serving both defensive and administrative functions for their occupants. The monument represents an important example of the earthwork castles that proliferated across the Welsh landscape during the medieval centuries.

Caer Siac Motte and Bailey is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG342. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caer Siac Motte and Bailey?

Caer Siac Motte and Bailey is a medieval motte and bailey castle located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG342. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG342.

What period does Caer Siac Motte and Bailey date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Caer Siac Motte and Bailey?

Caer Siac Motte and Bailey 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 MG342.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caer Siac Motte and Bailey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newtown Hall Castle Mound (6.2 km), Tomen Madoc Castle Mound (6.6 km), Great Cloddiau Camp (7 km).

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