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Castell Caergwrle is a medieval castle situated in Flintshire, North Wales, which dates to the thirteenth century and represents an important example of Welsh defensive architecture from the period of Anglo-Norman consolidation. The castle occupies a commanding hilltop position with substantial remains of stone walls and a motte-and-bailey structure, demonstrating the strategic approach to fortification characteristic of the era. It was established as part of the broader pattern of castle building that followed the Norman conquest and consolidation of power in Wales during the reign of Edward I and his successors. The site remains under the protection of Cadw as a Scheduled Ancient Monument and continues to provide evidence of medieval military and administrative functions within the Welsh borderlands.
Castell Caergwrle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL020. View the official record →
Castell Caergwrle is a medieval castle situated in Flintshire, North Wales, which dates to the thirteenth century and represents an important example of Welsh defensive architecture from the period of Anglo-Norman consolidation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL020.
Castell Caergwrle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Castell Caergwrle 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 FL020.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cadwgan Hall Mound (8.5 km), Offa's Dyke: Cadwgan Hall Section, extending from River Clywedog to the Railway (8.6 km), Erddig Mound & Bailey Castle (8.8 km).
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