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Tomen y Rhodwydd, also known as Castell yr Adwy, is a motte and bailey castle located in Denbighshire, Wales, and represents a significant example of Norman defensive architecture in the region. The site comprises a substantial mound, typical of motte and bailey construction, which would originally have supported a timber or stone fortification overlooking the surrounding landscape. Dating to the medieval period, likely the 11th or 12th century, this castle reflects the Norman settlement and military consolidation of Wales following their arrival in the region. The monument's strategic position and construction type indicate its importance as a local stronghold during the period of Anglo-Norman expansion into Wales.
Tomen y Rhodwydd (Castell yr Adwy) Mound and Bailey Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE018. View the official record →
Tomen y Rhodwydd, also known as Castell yr Adwy, is a motte and bailey castle located in Denbighshire, Wales, and represents a significant example of Norman defensive architecture in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE018.
Tomen y Rhodwydd (Castell yr Adwy) Mound and Bailey Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte and bailey. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Tomen y Rhodwydd (Castell yr Adwy) Mound and Bailey Castle 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 DE018.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eliseg's Pillar & Tumulus (7.5 km), Valle Crucis Abbey (8 km), Creigiau Eglwyseg Round Barrows & Earth Circle (8.1 km).
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