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Castell Tomen y Mur is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales, dating to the Norman period of the twelfth century. The site comprises a substantial mound or motte, characteristic of early Norman fortifications, with evidence of timber or stone structures that would have occupied its summit. Located in a strategically significant position within the landscape, the castle represents the pattern of Norman military expansion and territorial control in medieval Wales. The earthwork remains visible today as an important archaeological monument, designated and protected by Cadw as a scheduled ancient monument under reference SAM ME002.
Castell Tomen y Mur is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME002. View the official record →
Castell Tomen y Mur is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales, dating to the Norman period of the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME002.
Castell Tomen y Mur 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 Tomen y Mur 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 ME002.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circle 800m West of Moelfryn-Isaf (4.3 km), Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Ffridd Bodyfuddau (4.9 km), Cefn Clawdd Ring Cairn (5 km).
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