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Penlle'r Castell is a medieval castle situated in Glamorgan, Wales. The site comprises the remains of a motte-and-bailey earthwork, a common form of Norman fortification in Wales during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The castle's strategic location reflects the pattern of Norman settlement and military control across South Wales during the period of Anglo-Norman expansion. The monument is now designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw register, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of medieval defensive architecture and settlement strategy in the region.
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. 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 the UK.
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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