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Tomen Llansantffraid is a motte situated in Radnorshire, Wales, representing an important form of medieval military architecture common to the Norman and post-Norman period of Wales. The monument consists of an earthen mound characteristic of early medieval defence works, which served as a strategic strongpoint within the landscape of the Welsh Marches. Such mottes typically date from the eleventh to thirteenth centuries, reflecting the period of intense castle-building and territorial consolidation following the Norman Conquest and the subsequent expansion of English influence into Wales. The site's location within Radnorshire places it within a region of significant medieval fortification, where such defensive structures were essential to maintaining control over contested border territories.
Tomen Llansantffraid is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD142. View the official record →
Tomen Llansantffraid is a motte situated in Radnorshire, Wales, representing an important form of medieval military architecture common to the Norman and post-Norman period of Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD142.
Tomen Llansantffraid dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Tomen Llansantffraid 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 RD142.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairns and Standing Stones on Carnau Cefn-y-Ffordd (7.3 km), Carn-y-Geifr (7.4 km), Saith-Maen Standing Stones (7.7 km).
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