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Tomen Llansantffraid is a motte situated near Llansantffraid in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument represents a typical example of early medieval defensive earthwork construction, likely dating from the Norman period or the subsequent phases of Welsh-Norman military activity in the region. The site consists of an artificial mound characteristic of motte-and-bailey fortifications, which served as a focal point for local control during the period of frontier settlement and conflict in the Welsh Marches. Such structures were commonly erected in the eleventh and twelfth centuries as instruments of military strategy and administrative authority across the border regions of Wales.
Tomen Llansantffraid is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD142. View the official record →
Tomen Llansantffraid is a motte situated near Llansantffraid in Radnorshire, 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 the UK.
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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