Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlanddew Castle
Medieval · Castle

Llanddew Castle

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR057
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llanddew Castle is a medieval fortified site located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Norman period. The castle consists of earthwork remains including a motte and bailey structure, characteristic of twelfth-century military architecture in the Welsh Marches. Its strategic position reflects Norman efforts to consolidate control over the region following the conquest of South Wales. The site remains largely as earthwork archaeology, preserving evidence of this important phase of medieval Welsh border fortification.

Llanddew Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR057. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanddew Castle?

Llanddew Castle is a medieval fortified site located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Norman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR057.

What period does Llanddew Castle date from?

Llanddew Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Llanddew Castle?

Llanddew Castle 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 BR057.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llanddew Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach’s Church, Llanfrynach (5.4 km), Cross-Slab in Church (5.5 km), Cilwhybert Castle Mound (5.7 km).

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