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Castell Blaenllynfi is a medieval castle situated in Breconshire, Wales, occupying a strategically significant location within the upland landscape of the region. The site comprises earthwork remains including a motte and associated defensive features, indicative of Norman or early medieval fortification practices common to Welsh border territories. As a monument of the medieval period, it reflects the pattern of castle construction undertaken during the Anglo-Norman expansion into South Wales, serving defensive and administrative functions within the lordship system. The castle's remote upland setting suggests its role in controlling territory and communications across difficult terrain rather than dominating a major population centre.
Castell Blaenllynfi is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR009. View the official record →
Castell Blaenllynfi is a medieval castle situated in Breconshire, Wales, occupying a strategically significant location within the upland landscape of the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR009.
Castell Blaenllynfi dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
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.
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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