Medieval · Motte

Domen Las

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD100
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Domen Las is a motte situated in Ceredigion, Wales, representing the earthwork fortifications characteristic of Norman and early medieval settlement in the region. The monument consists of an artificial mound, typical of motte-and-bailey defensive structures established during the period of Anglo-Norman expansion into Wales. Such works generally date from the eleventh and twelfth centuries, though occupation and use could extend considerably later. Domen Las exemplifies the pattern of military control exerted through strategic placement of modest fortified sites across the Welsh landscape during the medieval period.

Domen Las is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD100. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Domen Las?

Domen Las is a motte situated in Ceredigion, Wales, representing the earthwork fortifications characteristic of Norman and early medieval settlement in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD100.

What period does Domen Las date from?

Domen Las dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Domen Las?

Domen Las 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 CD100.

What other scheduled monuments are near Domen Las?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llainwen Round Cairns (4.6 km), Two Cairns N of Moel y Garn (5.2 km), Bedd Taliesin Round Barrow (5.9 km).

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