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Castell-y-Fran is a motte situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, representing a form of medieval defensive earthwork common to the Norman conquest and settlement of Wales during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The monument consists of an artificial mound typical of motte-and-bailey fortifications, though its bailey component and any associated structures may be less distinctly preserved. Such mottes served as points of control and defence during the period of Norman expansion into South Wales, functioning as administrative and military centres for the settler lords. The site's survival as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance to understanding the landscape of medieval fortification in Pembrokeshire.
Castell-y-Fran is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE185. View the official record →
Castell-y-Fran is a motte situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, representing a form of medieval defensive earthwork common to the Norman conquest and settlement of Wales during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE185.
Castell-y-Fran 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-Fran 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 PE185.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age Hillslope Enclosure in Canaston Wood (8.1 km), Castell Coch (8.6 km), Minwear Ringwork (8.9 km).
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