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Cottrell Ringwork is a medieval ringwork situated in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, dating to the Norman period following the late eleventh-century conquest and settlement of South Wales. The monument consists of a substantial earthen bank with an internal ditch, enclosing an oval area typical of ringwork fortifications of this era, which served as a residence and defensive strongpoint for a Norman lord. The site demonstrates the characteristic form of early Norman military architecture in Wales, employed before the construction of more elaborate stone castles became widespread. Cottrell Ringwork represents an important example of the territorial control established by Norman settlers in Glamorgan during the post-conquest period.
Cottrell Ringwork is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM096. View the official record →
Cottrell Ringwork is a medieval ringwork situated in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, dating to the Norman period following the late eleventh-century conquest and settlement of South Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM096.
Cottrell Ringwork dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a ringwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Cottrell Ringwork 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 GM096.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barry Castle (7.7 km), Site of Medieval Mill & Mill Leat Cliffwood (7.8 km), Westward Corner Round Barrow (7.9 km).
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