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Llanwnnen Ring Motte is a medieval ringwork situated in Ceredigion, Wales, and represents a form of early Norman fortification common to the Welsh borders and conquered territories during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The monument comprises an earthen circular or near-circular bank with an internal ditch, a defensive configuration typical of ringworks that served as administrative and military strongholds without the prominent mound characteristic of mottes. Such fortifications functioned as residences and bases of power for Norman lords and their Welsh allies during the period of Anglo-Norman consolidation in Wales. The site's preservation and official designation by Cadw as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of early medieval settlement patterns and the military organisation of the Norman conquest.
Llanwnnen Ring Motte is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD117. View the official record →
Llanwnnen Ring Motte is a medieval ringwork situated in Ceredigion, Wales, and represents a form of early Norman fortification common to the Welsh borders and conquered territories during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD117.
Llanwnnen Ring Motte dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a ringwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Llanwnnen Ring Motte 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 CD117.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three Round Cairns SE of Blaen Carreg (3.7 km), Pen y Gaer (3.8 km), Pen Lan round barrow cemetery (3.9 km).
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