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Castell Trefilan is a motte situated in Ceredigion, Wales, representing Norman military expansion into the region during the twelfth century. The site comprises an earthen mound characteristic of early medieval fortification, constructed to command local territory and serve as a defensive stronghold. Its location within Ceredigion reflects the pattern of Norman castle-building that penetrated into Welsh lands following the Norman Conquest, though the precise date of construction and the extent of any later modifications remain subjects of archaeological study. The monument survives as an important example of motte-and-bailey fortification type, documented under the Cadw heritage protection scheme.
Castell Trefilan is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD077. View the official record →
Castell Trefilan is a motte situated in Ceredigion, Wales, representing Norman military expansion into the region during the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD077.
Castell Trefilan dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Castell Trefilan 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 CD077.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen Clawdd-Mawr Defended Enclosure (1.9 km), Castell Cwmere (3.1 km), Cribyn Clottas (5.8 km).
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