© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Cadw
Carreghofa Castle is a medieval ringwork situated in Powys, Wales, dating to the Norman period of the twelfth century. The monument consists of a circular or oval earthwork comprising a substantial bank and ditch, typical of early Norman fortifications erected during the conquest and consolidation of Welsh territories. Its strategic location reflects the pattern of Norman castle building designed to control and defend territory in the Welsh Marches during the period of Anglo-Norman expansion into Wales.
Carreghofa Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG214. View the official record →
Carreghofa Castle is a medieval ringwork situated in Powys, Wales, dating to the Norman period of the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG214.
Carreghofa Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a ringwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Carreghofa Castle 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 MG214.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn Mawr Camp (3.2 km), Hen Domen (3.7 km), Rhysnant Hall Castle Mound (4.7 km).
Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.
Research the area around Carreghofa Castle