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Llantrisant Castle

Wales
Cadw SAM GM074
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llantrisant Castle is a medieval fortification situated in the town of Llantrisant in Glamorgan, South Wales. The castle consists of substantial earthwork defences comprising a motte and bailey arrangement, representing a common form of Norman defensive architecture established in Wales during the late eleventh and twelfth centuries. The site occupies a commanding position overlooking the settlement and reflects the pattern of Norman military consolidation across South Wales following the conquest. The earthworks remain substantially preserved, preserving evidence of the castle's role in the medieval territorial control of the region.

Llantrisant Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM074. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llantrisant Castle?

Llantrisant Castle is a medieval fortification situated in the town of Llantrisant in Glamorgan, South Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM074.

What period does Llantrisant Castle date from?

Llantrisant Castle 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 Llantrisant Castle?

Llantrisant 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 GM074.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llantrisant Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two Round Barrows 300m North of Tair Onnen (8.5 km), Y Gaer (8.8 km), Stalling Down Round Barrow (9.2 km).

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