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Castell Allt Craig-Arth is a medieval castle situated in Ceredigion, Wales, occupying a strategic hilltop location in the landscape of mid-Wales. The castle dates to the medieval period and represents the type of fortified settlement that characterised Welsh and Anglo-Norman defensive architecture in the region. The site comprises earthwork remains indicative of a motte-and-bailey structure or similar fortified stronghold, with physical features demonstrating medieval construction and occupation. Its position reflects the military and territorial significance of Ceredigion during the period of Welsh independence and subsequent Anglo-Norman expansion into Wales.
Castell Allt Craig-Arth is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD092. View the official record →
Castell Allt Craig-Arth is a medieval castle situated in Ceredigion, Wales, occupying a strategic hilltop location in the landscape of mid-Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD092.
Castell Allt Craig-Arth dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Castell Allt Craig-Arth 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 CD092.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fish traps on Beach SW of Aberarth (2.6 km), Allt Hengeraint Pillbox (3.1 km), Defended Enclosure 130m ENE of Capel Ciliau Aeron (3.9 km).
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