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Rhuddlan Town Banks is a medieval town defence comprising substantial earthwork banks that surrounded the town of Rhuddlan in Flintshire, Wales. The defences date from the late thirteenth century, having been constructed following Edward I's conquest of Wales and the establishment of Rhuddlan as an English stronghold. The banks survive as prominent raised earthworks that once formed part of a more comprehensive defensive circuit protecting the town, complementing the fortified castle that dominated the settlement. These earthworks represent an important example of medieval urban fortification in North Wales, reflecting the military infrastructure necessary to consolidate Norman and English control in the region.
Rhuddlan Town Banks is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL068. View the official record →
Rhuddlan Town Banks is a medieval town defence comprising substantial earthwork banks that surrounded the town of Rhuddlan in Flintshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL068.
Rhuddlan Town Banks dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a town defences. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Rhuddlan Town Banks 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 FL068.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bedd-y-Cawr Hillfort (5.7 km), Ffynnon Fair (Well), Cefn (6.4 km), Bont Newydd Cave (6.7 km).
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