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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, also known as Castell Tregrug, is a medieval castle situated in Monmouthshire, Wales. The site consists of a motte-and-bailey earthwork of Norman date, representing a characteristic early medieval defensive settlement of the post-Conquest period. The castle occupies a strategically important location within the Welsh borders and reflects the pattern of Norman plantation in the region during the twelfth century. Though now largely reduced to earthwork remains, the site retains considerable archaeological significance as evidence of early medieval fortification strategy in South Wales.

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, also known as Castell Tregrug, is a medieval castle situated in Monmouthshire, 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 the UK.

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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