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, dating to the medieval period and forming part of the defensive landscape of the Welsh marches. The monument consists of an artificial earthwork mound typical of Norman and post-Conquest fortifications established in Wales during the twelfth century and beyond. Such mottes served as administrative and military centres for the Crown or local lords, commanding the surrounding territory and providing refuge during periods of conflict. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation system.

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, dating to the medieval period and forming part of the defensive landscape of the Welsh marches. 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 Britain.

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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