Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlys Arthur, Dyffryn-Castell
Medieval · Moated Site

Llys Arthur, Dyffryn-Castell

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD023
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llys Arthur, Dyffryn-Castell is a medieval moated domestic site located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CD023. The site comprises a moated enclosure that represents a form of high-status medieval settlement characteristic of Wales during the later medieval period. The moat itself functioned both as a defensive feature and as a status symbol, indicating the elevated social standing of its occupants within the local hierarchy. The site's archaeological significance lies in its preservation of the physical remains of medieval Welsh domestic settlement, offering evidence of settlement patterns and social organisation in medieval Ceredigion.

Llys Arthur, Dyffryn-Castell is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD023. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llys Arthur, Dyffryn-Castell?

Llys Arthur, Dyffryn-Castell is a medieval moated domestic site located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CD023. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD023.

What period does Llys Arthur, Dyffryn-Castell date from?

Llys Arthur, Dyffryn-Castell dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a moated site. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Llys Arthur, Dyffryn-Castell?

Llys Arthur, Dyffryn-Castell 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 CD023.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llys Arthur, Dyffryn-Castell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Banc Erw Barfe Deserted Rural Settlement (5.3 km), Pen y Garn Cairn (5.5 km), Bryn Diliw Long Hut (7.4 km).

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