Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlanvair Castle
Medieval · Castle

Llanvair Castle

Wales
Cadw SAM MM047
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llanvair Castle is a medieval fortification located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference MM047. The castle dates to the medieval period and represents the defensive architecture characteristic of Welsh lordships during the High Middle Ages. The site preserves earthwork remains that reflect its original construction as a motte-and-bailey fortress, a common defensive form employed in medieval Wales to control territory and maintain Norman or Anglo-Norman authority over the surrounding region.

Llanvair Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM047. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanvair Castle?

Llanvair Castle is a medieval fortification located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference MM047. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM047.

What period does Llanvair Castle date from?

Llanvair 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 Llanvair Castle?

Llanvair 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 MM047.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llanvair Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Llanfihangel Rogiet (4.6 km), Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane (4.6 km), Medieval Moated Site 400m N of Undy Church (5.1 km).

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