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Cardiff Castle is a medieval fortress occupying the site of a Roman fort in central Cardiff, Wales. The castle's motte-and-bailey earthwork was constructed in the late eleventh century following the Norman conquest, with substantial stone fortifications added during the twelfth and subsequent centuries. The Roman fort, which once stood at this strategically important location guarding the crossing of the River Taff, provided the elevated position that made the site attractive for Norman defensive development. The castle remains an important example of medieval military architecture, demonstrating the continuity of strategic site usage from the Roman period through to the medieval period.
Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM171. View the official record →
Cardiff Castle is a medieval fortress occupying the site of a Roman fort in central Cardiff, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM171.
Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort 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 GM171.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ely Tidal Harbour Coal Staithe Number One (3.8 km), Penarth Churchyard Cross (Now in St Augustine's Church) (4.6 km), Cwm George Camp (5.4 km).
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