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Castell Tomen y Mur is a motte-and-bailey castle situated near Trawsfynydd in Meirionnydd, north Wales. The castle dates to the Norman period, likely established in the early twelfth century as part of the expansion of Norman influence into Welsh territories. The site comprises a prominent mound or motte with associated bailey earthworks, typical of early medieval fortifications constructed across Wales following the Norman conquest of England. The castle appears to have been relatively short-lived, possibly abandoned by the mid-twelfth century, reflecting the unstable political situation in the region during the period of Welsh resistance to Norman expansion.
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 near Trawsfynydd in Meirionnydd, north Wales. 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 Britain.
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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