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Tomen y Castell is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Norman period following the late eleventh-century conquest of North Wales. The monument consists of a substantial artificial mound, typical of early Norman fortifications, which formerly supported timber structures and defensive palisades. Its location within the Conwy area reflects the strategic importance of controlling this region during the period of Norman expansion into Wales. The site remains a significant example of early medieval military architecture and settlement strategy in North Wales.
Tomen y Castell is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN196. View the official record →
Tomen y Castell is a motte-and-bailey castle situated in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Norman period following the late eleventh-century conquest of North Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN196.
Tomen y Castell 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 y Castell 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 CN196.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhiwbach Quarry, Tramway and Incline System (5.6 km), Diffwys Quarry (6.3 km), Oakeley Quarry Tips (6.5 km).
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