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Castell Dyffrynmawr is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Norman period of medieval Wales. The site comprises a substantial earthwork motte with an associated bailey, representing a typical example of early Norman defensive architecture introduced into South Wales during the twelfth century. The castle's strategic location reflects the pattern of Norman settlement and consolidation of control over the Pembrokeshire region following the invasion of South Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site preserves important evidence of the military and territorial strategies employed by Norman lords in establishing their authority over Welsh lands during the medieval period.
Castell Dyffrynmawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE208. View the official record →
Castell Dyffrynmawr is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Norman period of medieval Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE208.
Castell Dyffrynmawr dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Castell Dyffrynmawr 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 PE208.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Meini Gwyr (9.2 km), Yr Allor (9.3 km), Earthwork 125m South West of Meini Gwyr (9.3 km).
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