Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Carn Dochan
Medieval · Castle

Castell Carn Dochan

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME049
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Carn Dochan is a medieval castle located in Meirionnydd, Wales, occupying a prominent defensive position in the Welsh uplands. The site consists of earthwork remains situated on high ground, representing a fortification of the medieval period typical of the region's landscape. The castle demonstrates the strategic importance of elevated sites in medieval Welsh defence architecture, commanding views across surrounding terrain. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site preserves evidence of medieval settlement and defensive construction practices in this part of North Wales.

Castell Carn Dochan is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME049. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Carn Dochan?

Castell Carn Dochan is a medieval castle located in Meirionnydd, Wales, occupying a prominent defensive position in the Welsh uplands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME049.

What period does Castell Carn Dochan date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Castell Carn Dochan?

Castell Carn Dochan 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 ME049.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Carn Dochan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Group & Enclosures 117m S of Moel Caws (3.2 km), Caer Gai Roman Site (3.3 km), Cairn 225m S of Moel Caws (3.3 km).

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