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Llawhaden Castle is a medieval defensive stronghold situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, constructed during the Norman period as part of the Anglo-Norman penetration of South Wales. The castle comprises substantial earthwork defences including a motte and bailey arrangement, with evidence of stone building work from the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. As a possession of the bishops of St Davids, it served both military and administrative functions, controlling the surrounding territory and the important route through the Taf valley. The site's ruins, protected as a scheduled ancient monument, preserve remains indicative of its role in the complex political struggles between Norman settlers and Welsh powers during the medieval period.
Llawhaden Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE024. View the official record →
Llawhaden Castle is a medieval defensive stronghold situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, constructed during the Norman period as part of the Anglo-Norman penetration of South Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE024.
Llawhaden Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Llawhaden 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 PE024.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Coch (3.8 km), Minwear Ringwork (4.1 km), Newton North Church (4.2 km).
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