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Tomen Las is a motte situated in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, in north-west Wales. The earthwork comprises a substantial mound of Norman or early medieval construction, representing a common form of fortification used in Wales and the Welsh Marches during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Such mottes typically functioned as administrative centres and military strongholds, often commanding local territories and trade routes. The site's physical remains survive as a prominent earthen mound, testament to the strategic importance of the Meirionnydd region during the period of Anglo-Norman expansion into Wales.
Tomen Las Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME043. View the official record →
Tomen Las is a motte situated in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, in north-west 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 the UK.
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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