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Tomen Las Castle Mound is a motte, a common form of early medieval fortification found in Meirionnydd, Wales. The earthwork consists of an artificially raised mound typical of Norman and early medieval defensive structures, designed to support timber or stone fortifications. Located within the Cadw schedule of ancient monuments, the site reflects the pattern of castle construction that characterised the Anglo-Norman penetration of Wales during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The mound survives as a significant topographical feature, contributing to archaeological understanding of medieval settlement and military strategy in this region of Gwynedd.
Tomen Las Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME043. View the official record →
Tomen Las Castle Mound is a motte, a common form of early medieval fortification found in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME043.
Tomen Las Castle Mound dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Tomen Las Castle Mound 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 ME043.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ystrad Einion Lead Mine Buildings and Water Wheel (6.5 km), Pemprys Rural Settlement (6.7 km), Bryndyfi Lead Mine (7 km).
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