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Llysun Motte and Bailey is a medieval fortification located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG072. The site consists of a motte and bailey earthwork typical of Norman defensive architecture, representing the type of fortification favoured by Norman lords during the medieval period following the Norman conquest and subsequent consolidation of control in Wales. The monument comprises a raised mound (motte) accompanied by an associated bailey, or defended courtyard, characteristic of this widespread defensive strategy employed across the Welsh borders and within Wales itself during the eleventh and twelfth centuries.
Llysun Motte and Bailey is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG072. View the official record →
Llysun Motte and Bailey is a medieval fortification located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG072. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG072.
Llysun Motte and Bailey dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte and bailey. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Llysun Motte and Bailey 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 MG072.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gardden Camp & Barrows (1.5 km), Mynydd Waun Fawr Roman road (2.8 km), Pencad Cymru Cairn (4.3 km).
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