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Llangynwyd Castle is a medieval motte-and-bailey castle situated in Glamorgan, Wales, dating to the Norman period following the twelfth-century conquest and colonisation of South Wales. The site comprises an earthen mound with associated defensive features typical of early Norman fortification strategy in Wales. The castle represents one of numerous small-scale defensive works established by Norman lords to consolidate territorial control across the Welsh lowlands during the medieval period. Its modest scale and construction type suggest it functioned as a local administrative and defensive centre rather than a major stronghold, and like many such works it was likely superseded by more substantial stone fortifications as Norman authority became established in the region.
Llangynwyd Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM085. View the official record →
Llangynwyd Castle is a medieval motte-and-bailey castle situated in Glamorgan, Wales, dating to the Norman period following the twelfth-century conquest and colonisation of South Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM085.
Llangynwyd Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Llangynwyd 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 GM085.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Leat & Dam at Llanmihangel Mill (6.9 km), Pyle Incised Stone (7 km), Stormy Castle (7.2 km).
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