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Tomen Rhyd-Owen is a motte situated in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the Norman period of the twelfth century. The monument consists of an earthwork mound typical of early medieval fortification design, constructed to command the surrounding landscape and serve defensive purposes during the period of Norman expansion into Wales. The site represents the material expression of military control during a period of significant political change and territorial competition in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, it remains an important example of Norman-period defensive architecture in mid-Wales.
Tomen Rhyd-Owen is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD076. View the official record →
Tomen Rhyd-Owen is a motte situated in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the Norman period of the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD076.
Tomen Rhyd-Owen 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 Rhyd-Owen 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 CD076.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Inscribed Stone & Early Gravestones in St Michael's Church (5 km), Castle Llwyn Bedw (5.2 km), Castell Nonni (7 km).
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