Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlandeilo Castle Mound
Medieval · Motte

Llandeilo Castle Mound

Wales
Cadw SAM GM200
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llandeilo Castle Mound is a motte dating to the Norman period, located in the parish of Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The earthwork comprises a substantial raised mound typical of early Norman fortifications constructed in Wales during the eleventh and twelfth centuries, representing a key phase of Anglo-Norman military expansion into South Wales. The monument survives as a prominent defensive earthwork, with the mound forming the principal structural element of this castle site. Llandeilo Castle Mound is registered as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance to understanding Norman settlement and defence strategy in medieval Wales.

Llandeilo Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM200. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llandeilo Castle Mound?

Llandeilo Castle Mound is a motte dating to the Norman period, located in the parish of Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM200.

What period does Llandeilo Castle Mound date from?

Llandeilo Castle Mound 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 Llandeilo Castle Mound?

Llandeilo Castle Mound 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 GM200.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llandeilo Castle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Melin Mynach, Gorseinon (3.6 km), Garn Goch Round Barrow (5 km), Loughor Castle (5.2 km).

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