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 moated domestic site situated in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the medieval period. The site consists of a moat, characteristic of high-status medieval settlement in Wales, which would have enclosed a residence and its associated domestic buildings. The monument reflects the settlement patterns and defensive arrangements typical of medieval Welsh gentry or nobility during the medieval period. The site remains of archaeological significance as evidence of medieval domestic occupation and the spatial organisation of medieval Welsh households.

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 moated domestic site situated in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the medieval period. 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 Britain.

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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