Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlwynduris Castle Mound
Medieval · Motte

Llwynduris Castle Mound

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD009
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llwynduris Castle Mound is a Medieval motte situated in Ceredigion, Wales. The earthwork comprises a prominent mound typical of Norman motte-and-bailey fortifications, reflecting the military architecture employed across Wales during the medieval period following the Norman conquest. The site's exact dating and functional history remain subject to scholarly interpretation, though such mottes were generally constructed from the eleventh century onwards as temporary or strategic defensive positions. The monument is now designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, recognising its archaeological and historical significance to Welsh medieval heritage.

Llwynduris Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD009. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llwynduris Castle Mound?

Llwynduris Castle Mound is a Medieval motte situated in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD009.

What period does Llwynduris Castle Mound date from?

Llwynduris Castle Mound dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Llwynduris Castle Mound?

Llwynduris Castle Mound 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 CD009.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llwynduris Castle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cenarth Bridge (3.6 km), Parc-y-Domen (3.7 km), Inscribed Stone in St Llawddog's Churchyard, Cenarth (3.7 km).

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