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Penmaen Burrows Ringwork is a medieval fortified enclosure located in the Gower Peninsula, Swansea. The site comprises a substantial circular or oval earthwork surrounded by a ditch and bank, characteristic of ringwork fortifications constructed during the Norman period in Wales, typically dating to the eleventh or twelfth century. Such ringworks served as defended residences and administrative centres for Norman lords establishing control over conquered territories in South Wales. The earthwork remains a significant example of early medieval military architecture and settlement pattern, reflecting the Norman colonisation of the Gower and the strategic importance of defensive works in consolidating Norman authority in the region.
Penmaen Burrows Ringwork is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM129. View the official record →
Penmaen Burrows Ringwork is a medieval fortified enclosure located in the Gower Peninsula, Swansea. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM129.
Penmaen Burrows Ringwork dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a ringwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Penmaen Burrows Ringwork 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 GM129.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penmaen Burrows Burial Chamber (0.3 km), Penmaen Burrows Church (0.3 km), Bishopston Valley Camp (3.5 km).
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