Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Waunberllan
Medieval · Moated Site

Castell Waunberllan

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM251
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Waunberllan is a moated site located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. The monument consists of a substantial rectangular moat enclosing a domestic settlement, representing a form of fortified residence characteristic of medieval Welsh gentry and landholding classes. Such moated sites were common throughout south Wales during the thirteenth to fifteenth centuries, serving both defensive and status-affirming functions for their occupants. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the designation CM251, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance to understanding medieval settlement patterns and domestic fortification in the region.

Castell Waunberllan is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM251. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Waunberllan?

Castell Waunberllan is a moated site located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM251.

What period does Castell Waunberllan date from?

Castell Waunberllan dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a moated site. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Castell Waunberllan?

Castell Waunberllan 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 CM251.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Waunberllan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nant Tarw Stone Circles (6.4 km), Stone Setting on Waun Llwyd (6.8 km), Twyn yr Esgair Settlement (7 km).

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