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Medieval · Castle

Castell Blaenllynfi

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR009
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Blaenllynfi is a medieval castle situated in Breconshire, Wales, occupying a strategically significant location in the upland landscape of the region. The site comprises earthwork remains characteristic of medieval defensive architecture, with evidence suggesting occupation during the medieval period as part of the network of fortifications controlling the Welsh marches. The castle's physical remains include defensive features typical of medieval Welsh and Anglo-Norman frontier castles, reflecting the complex political and military dynamics of the area during the Middle Ages. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, the site preserves important archaeological evidence of medieval settlement and defence in Breconshire.

Castell Blaenllynfi is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR009. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Blaenllynfi?

Castell Blaenllynfi is a medieval castle situated in Breconshire, Wales, occupying a strategically significant location in the upland landscape of the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR009.

What period does Castell Blaenllynfi date from?

Castell Blaenllynfi dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Castell Blaenllynfi?

Castell Blaenllynfi 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 BR009.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Blaenllynfi?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pant Serthfa round cairn (6.6 km), Clo Cadno platform cairn (7.3 km), Garn Fawr round cairn (8 km).

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