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Castell Cynfal, Bryn Crug is a motte situated in Meirionnydd, north-west Wales, which dates to the medieval period. The site consists of an earthwork mound typical of motte construction, representing a form of military architecture established in Wales following Norman influence in the region. The castell's location within Meirionnydd reflects the strategic importance of defensive positions in this Welsh territory during the medieval centuries. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, it remains an example of early medieval fortification practice in Wales, though detailed archaeological investigation of the site remains limited in the published scholarly record.
Castell Cynfal, Bryn Crug is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME121. View the official record →
Castell Cynfal, Bryn Crug is a motte situated in Meirionnydd, north-west Wales, which dates to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME121.
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 Britain.
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.
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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