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Llandefaelog Fach Motte is a Medieval motte located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference SAM BR191. The monument comprises an earthwork mound typical of Norman fortifications constructed in Wales during the eleventh and twelfth centuries, representing the early phase of Anglo-Norman military expansion into the Welsh principalities. Such mottes functioned as defensive strongholds and administrative centres, typically crowned with timber palisades and a keep, though archaeological investigation of this particular site has not revealed extensive structural remains above ground. The site's position within Breconshire reflects the strategic importance of this border region during the period of Norman consolidation in South Wales.
Llandefaelog Fach Motte is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR191. View the official record →
Llandefaelog Fach Motte is a Medieval motte located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference SAM BR191. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR191.
Llandefaelog Fach Motte dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Llandefaelog Fach Motte 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 BR191.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Plas-y-Gaer Camp (7.7 km), Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach’s Church, Llanfrynach (7.8 km), Standing Stone on Mynydd Illtud (8.2 km).
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