Scheduled MonumentsWalesCwrt y Gaer Ringwork
Medieval · Ringwork

Cwrt y Gaer Ringwork

Wales
Cadw SAM MM067
Period
Medieval
Site type
Ringwork
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cwrt y Gaer Ringwork is a medieval ringwork located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference MM067. The site comprises a circular or oval earthwork defined by a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of ringwork fortifications constructed during the Norman period and subsequent medieval centuries. Such domestic ringworks served as strongholds for minor Norman lords and Welsh gentry, functioning as both defensive structures and symbols of territorial authority. The monument represents an important example of early medieval fortification in Wales, reflecting the pattern of Norman settlement and the militarised landscape of the medieval Welsh border region.

Cwrt y Gaer Ringwork is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM067. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cwrt y Gaer Ringwork?

Cwrt y Gaer Ringwork is a medieval ringwork located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference MM067. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM067.

What period does Cwrt y Gaer Ringwork date from?

Cwrt y Gaer Ringwork dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a ringwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cwrt y Gaer Ringwork?

Cwrt y Gaer 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 MM067.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cwrt y Gaer Ringwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llanvaches Castle (8 km), Talgarth settlement earthworks (8.3 km), Five Lanes Roman Site (8.9 km).

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