Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Cynfal, Bryn Crug
Medieval · Motte

Castell Cynfal, Bryn Crug

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME121
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Cynfal is a motte-and-bailey castle situated at Bryn Crug in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales. The site comprises an earthwork mound typical of Norman or early medieval defensive structures, representing the military architecture of the twelfth century or possibly earlier Welsh lordly strongholds. Located within the historic commote of Cymydmaen, the castle would have functioned as a focal point for territorial control in this region of north Wales. The monument survives today as an upstanding earthwork, though like many mottes of its period, its original superstructure and precise chronology remain subjects of archaeological study.

Castell Cynfal, Bryn Crug is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME121. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Cynfal, Bryn Crug?

Castell Cynfal is a motte-and-bailey castle situated at Bryn Crug in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME121.

What period does Castell Cynfal, Bryn Crug date from?

Castell Cynfal, Bryn Crug dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Castell Cynfal, Bryn Crug?

Castell Cynfal, Bryn Crug 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 ME121.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Cynfal, Bryn Crug?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Croes Faen Standing Stone (1.8 km), Crop marks (revealed by Aerial photography) SE of Pen-y-Sarn, Bryn-Crug (2.1 km), Domen Ddreiniog (2.7 km).

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