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Llangibby Castle (Castell Tregrug)

Wales
Cadw SAM MM109
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llangibby Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortress situated in Monmouthshire, South Wales. The castle dates to the late eleventh or early twelfth century and represents the type of earthwork defensive structure established by Norman settlers during their colonisation of South Wales following 1066. The monument comprises a substantial motte with an adjoining bailey, surviving as prominent earthen banks and ditches that remain largely unexcavated. The site reflects the strategic importance of the Usk valley during the Norman period and stands as a significant example of early medieval military architecture in the Welsh borderlands.

Llangibby Castle (Castell Tregrug) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM109. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llangibby Castle (Castell Tregrug)?

Llangibby Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey fortress situated in Monmouthshire, South Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM109.

What period does Llangibby Castle (Castell Tregrug) date from?

Llangibby Castle (Castell Tregrug) 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 Llangibby Castle (Castell Tregrug)?

Llangibby Castle (Castell Tregrug) 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 MM109.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llangibby Castle (Castell Tregrug)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langstone motte and enclosure (7.9 km), Ford Farm Roman Villa (8.1 km), Moated Site 200m South West of Court Farm (8.4 km).

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