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Penlle'r Castell is a medieval castle situated in Glamorgan, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference GM255. The site comprises the remains of a motte-and-bailey fortification, a common form of medieval defensive work established during the Norman period in Wales. The monument dates to the early medieval period, reflecting the strategic importance of the location in the landscape of Norman settlement and territorial control within South Wales. The earthworks survive substantially, preserving evidence of the castle's original plan and construction method.
Penlle'r Castell is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM255. View the official record →
Penlle'r Castell is a medieval castle situated in Glamorgan, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference GM255. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM255.
Penlle'r Castell dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Penlle'r 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 GM255.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring Cairn on Tor Clawdd (3.3 km), Burial Chamber Nr Carn Llechart (4.6 km), Carn Llechart Stone Circle (4.6 km).
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