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Porthamel Tower is a medieval fortified tower located in Breconshire, Wales, forming part of the defensive and administrative infrastructure of the region during the medieval period. The structure represents a tower of the type constructed to serve both military and residential functions, typical of Welsh and border fortifications from the medieval era. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the tower contributes to understanding the pattern of medieval occupation and control in Breconshire, a county with significant medieval military significance given its position in the Welsh-Norman frontier zone.
Porthamel Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR047. View the official record →
Porthamel Tower is a medieval fortified tower located in Breconshire, Wales, forming part of the defensive and administrative infrastructure of the region during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR047.
Porthamel Tower dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a tower. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Porthamel Tower 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 BR047.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ty-Isaf Long Barrow (6.5 km), Mynydd Troed Long Barrow (6.8 km), Enclosure on Cockit Hill (7.4 km).
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