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Llanwnnen Ring Motte is a medieval ringwork situated in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the Norman period of the twelfth century. The monument comprises a substantial circular or oval earthwork with an internal bank and ditch, characteristic of early Norman fortifications in Wales designed to control local territory and project military authority. Its location within the parish of Llanwnnen reflects the strategic importance of the area during the period of Anglo-Norman expansion into south-west Wales. The site remains substantially intact as an earthwork monument, preserving the defensive layout typical of ringworks that served as administrative and military centres for Norman lords in the Welsh borderlands and beyond.
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, dating to the Norman period of the twelfth century. 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 Britain.
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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