Scheduled MonumentsWalesRingwork near Coed Ty-Mawr
Medieval · Ringwork

Ringwork near Coed Ty-Mawr

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR098
Period
Medieval
Site type
Ringwork
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ringwork near Coed Ty-Mawr is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Breconshire, Wales. The site consists of a circular or oval enclosure defined by a substantial bank and ditch, a characteristic form of early medieval fortification common throughout Wales and the Marches during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Such ringworks typically served as aristocratic residences or administrative centres, often constructed rapidly as a practical alternative to stone castles. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw system.

Ringwork near Coed Ty-Mawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR098. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ringwork near Coed Ty-Mawr?

Ringwork near Coed Ty-Mawr is a medieval defensive earthwork located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR098.

What period does Ringwork near Coed Ty-Mawr date from?

Ringwork near Coed Ty-Mawr dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a ringwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Ringwork near Coed Ty-Mawr?

Ringwork near Coed Ty-Mawr 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 BR098.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ringwork near Coed Ty-Mawr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing Stone SSE of Dol-y-Felin (2.8 km), Earthworks SW of Church (2.8 km), Roman Fortlet (revealed by aerial photography), Disserth (4.1 km).

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