Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Crwn
Medieval · Ringwork

Castell Crwn

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN029
Period
Medieval
Site type
Ringwork
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Crwn is a medieval ringwork located in Anglesey, Wales, and forms part of the designated heritage monuments recorded under Cadw reference SAM AN029. The site consists of a circular or near-circular earthwork with an outer bank and internal ditch, characteristic of ringwork fortifications that were constructed during the medieval period, particularly in Wales and the Welsh Marches. Such ringworks typically date from the eleventh to thirteenth centuries and served as defensive settlements or administrative centres for local lords. Castell Crwn's location in Anglesey reflects the strategic importance of the island during the medieval period as a centre of Welsh power and a point of military significance in relations between native Welsh rulers and English interests.

Castell Crwn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN029. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Crwn?

Castell Crwn is a medieval ringwork located in Anglesey, Wales, and forms part of the designated heritage monuments recorded under Cadw reference SAM AN029. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN029.

What period does Castell Crwn date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Castell Crwn?

Castell Crwn 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 AN029.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Crwn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen-yr-Orsedd Standing Stones (0.5 km), Bonw Burial Mound (1.9 km), Capel Soar Standing Stone (4.7 km).

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