Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Near Tre-Fadog
Medieval · Promontory Fort- coastal

Castell Near Tre-Fadog

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN082
Period
Medieval
Site type
Promontory Fort- coastal
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell near Tre-Fadog is a medieval promontory fort located on the Anglesey coast in Wales. The site occupies a naturally defensible headland position, typical of Welsh coastal fortifications of the medieval period, and is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw's designation AN082. The fort's physical character reflects its strategic function as a coastal stronghold, utilising the natural topography of the promontory to enhance its defensive capabilities. Dating to the medieval period, the site represents an important example of Welsh maritime settlement and defence during a period of territorial competition and dynastic conflict in North Wales.

Castell Near Tre-Fadog is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN082. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Near Tre-Fadog?

Castell near Tre-Fadog is a medieval promontory fort located on the Anglesey coast in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN082.

What period does Castell Near Tre-Fadog date from?

Castell Near Tre-Fadog dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a promontory fort- coastal. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Castell Near Tre-Fadog?

Castell Near Tre-Fadog 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 AN082.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Near Tre-Fadog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newlands Fish Weir (5.3 km), The Holyhead Road: quay on the Stanley Embankment (6 km), Trefignath Chambered Tomb (6.2 km).

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