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Castell y Domen, Gwempa is a motte situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, representing a common form of Norman fortification introduced to Wales during the medieval period. The monument consists of an earthen mound typical of early medieval defensive architecture, constructed to command local territory and facilitate control during the period of Anglo-Norman expansion into South Wales. The castle dates to the medieval period, consistent with the establishment of Norman strongholds throughout the region following the late eleventh century. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection (SAM CM240), it remains an important archaeological witness to the military organisation and territorial claims of the Norman period in Wales.
Castell y Domen, Gwempa is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM240. View the official record →
Castell y Domen, Gwempa is a motte situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, representing a common form of Norman fortification introduced to Wales during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM240.
Castell y Domen, Gwempa 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 y Domen, Gwempa 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 CM240.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hot & Cold Rolling Mills, Kidwelly Tinplate Works (4.9 km), Pen-Lan-Uchaf Standing Stone (4.9 km), Kidwelly Old Tinplate Works and Dam (5 km).
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