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Talley Motte and Bailey Castle is a medieval fortification located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, consisting of an earthwork motte with an associated bailey. The monument dates to the Norman period, likely the late eleventh or twelfth century, when such fortifications were constructed across Wales as instruments of conquest and territorial control. The site comprises a substantial mound surrounded by defensive ditching and an adjoining enclosed courtyard area typical of motte and bailey design. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it represents an important example of early medieval military architecture in the region.
Talley Mound and Bailey Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM077. View the official record →
Talley Motte and Bailey Castle is a medieval fortification located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, consisting of an earthwork motte with an associated bailey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM077.
Talley Mound and Bailey Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte and bailey. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Talley Mound and Bailey Castle 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 CM077.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Talley Abbey (0.6 km), Fan Camp (4.7 km), Nant Cilgwyn standing stone (4.8 km).
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