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Castell Madoc Ringwork is a medieval motte-and-bailey fortification situated in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM BR155. The site dates to the Norman period, reflecting the pattern of castle construction that followed the Norman conquest and settlement of South Wales during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The ringwork comprises a raised mound with surrounding defensive earthworks, typical of early Norman fortifications in Wales that served as military strongholds for the consolidation of territorial control. Such structures, though modest in scale compared to masonry castles, played a significant role in the Norman frontier defence system and the assertion of Norman authority in the Welsh Marches.
Castell Madoc Ringwork is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR155. View the official record →
Castell Madoc Ringwork is a medieval motte-and-bailey fortification situated in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM BR155. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR155.
Castell Madoc Ringwork dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Castell Madoc Ringwork 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 BR155.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coed Fenni-Fach Camp (7.7 km), Brecon Castle (8.4 km), Brecon Bridge (8.6 km).
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