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Castell Gwallter is a medieval castle situated in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the Norman period of Welsh castle construction. The site comprises earthwork remains consisting of a motte-and-bailey fortification, representing a common defensive strategy employed by Norman lords during their consolidation of control over South Wales in the late eleventh and twelfth centuries. The castle's physical form reflects the typical Anglo-Norman approach to rapid fortification, with its raised mound designed to support a timber or stone structure overlooking the surrounding landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Castell Gwallter remains an important example of early medieval military architecture in the region, demonstrating the Norman penetration into Ceredigion during the period of intense territorial expansion.
Castell Gwallter is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD005. View the official record →
Castell Gwallter is a medieval castle situated in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the Norman period of Welsh castle construction. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD005.
Castell Gwallter dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Castell Gwallter 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 CD005.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bronfloyd Leadmine (5.1 km), Castell Gwar-Cwm (5.3 km), Daren Lead Mine Workings & Adit (6.7 km).
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