Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastell Bryn Amlwyg: a ringwork and enclosure castle

Castell Bryn Amlwyg: a ringwork and enclosure castle

England
List entry 1020148
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Castell Bryn Amlwyg is a ringwork and enclosure castle located in Shropshire, England, dating to the medieval period. The monument consists of an earthwork fortification comprising a defensive bank and ditch arrangement typical of early Norman castle construction, likely erected during the eleventh or twelfth century. Its physical character reflects the common defensive strategy of the Anglo-Norman period, wherein relatively modest earthwork fortifications served as administrative and military focal points for local landholding. The site represents an important example of the castle-building programme that followed the Norman Conquest and the subsequent consolidation of Norman power throughout the Welsh borderlands and English countryside.

Castell Bryn Amlwyg: a ringwork and enclosure castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020148. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Bryn Amlwyg: a ringwork and enclosure castle?

Castell Bryn Amlwyg is a ringwork and enclosure castle located in Shropshire, England, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020148.

Who is responsible for protecting Castell Bryn Amlwyg: a ringwork and enclosure castle?

Castell Bryn Amlwyg: a ringwork and enclosure castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1020148.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Bryn Amlwyg: a ringwork and enclosure castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coventry Round Barrow (6.5 km), Round Barrow to W of Ty'n-y-ddol Hill (6.6 km), Castell y Blaidd Medieval Settlement (6.7 km).

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