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Domen Ddreiniog is a motte located in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, in the upland region of north Wales. The earthwork comprises a substantial raised mound typical of Norman motte-and-bailey fortifications, though the bailey is now largely obscured. It dates to the Norman period of Welsh conquest and settlement, likely twelfth century in origin, representing the strategic military presence imposed during the Anglo-Norman colonisation of the Welsh territories. The site stands as evidence of the defensive infrastructure established by Norman lords in their efforts to control and consolidate power in the conquered regions of medieval Wales.
Domen Ddreiniog is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME054. View the official record →
Domen Ddreiniog is a motte located in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, in the upland region of north Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME054.
Domen Ddreiniog dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Domen Ddreiniog 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 ME054.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crop marks (revealed by Aerial photography) SE of Pen-y-Sarn, Bryn-Crug (0.7 km), Waen Fach Standing Stone (1.3 km), Castell-Mawr (2 km).
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