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Medieval · Castle

Llanvaches Castle

Wales
Cadw SAM MM129
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llanvaches Castle is a medieval fortified site located in Monmouthshire, Wales. The castle comprises earthwork defences including a motte or raised platform with associated bailey earthworks, typical of Norman castle construction of the twelfth century. The site lies within the territory of the former Lordship of Newport and represents one of several Norman defensive establishments created during the conquest and consolidation of South Wales. The monument is scheduled under the care of Cadw and remains substantially preserved as an earthwork, contributing to the archaeological record of Norman military architecture in the region.

Llanvaches Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM129. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanvaches Castle?

Llanvaches Castle is a medieval fortified site located in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM129.

What period does Llanvaches Castle date from?

Llanvaches Castle 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 Llanvaches Castle?

Llanvaches 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 MM129.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llanvaches Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane (4.4 km), St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Llanfihangel Rogiet (4.6 km), Medieval Moated Site 400m N of Undy Church (4.7 km).

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