Scheduled MonumentsWalesTown Wall at Watton Mount
Medieval · Town Defences

Town Wall at Watton Mount

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR150
Period
Medieval
Site type
Town Defences
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Town Wall at Watton Mount is a medieval defensive structure forming part of the historic town defences of Brecon in Breconshire, Wales. The monument dates to the medieval period, when Brecon was an important fortified settlement, and represents the surviving remains of the stone wall system that once enclosed and protected the town. The site at Watton Mount preserves evidence of this defensive boundary, which would have been constructed to secure the settlement against military threat during the medieval era. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it remains significant for understanding the urban fortification strategies and defensive architecture of medieval Wales.

Town Wall at Watton Mount is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR150. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Town Wall at Watton Mount?

Town Wall at Watton Mount is a medieval defensive structure forming part of the historic town defences of Brecon in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR150.

What period does Town Wall at Watton Mount date from?

Town Wall at Watton Mount dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a town defences. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Town Wall at Watton Mount?

Town Wall at Watton Mount 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 BR150.

What other scheduled monuments are near Town Wall at Watton Mount?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cilwhybert Castle Mound (3.6 km), Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach’s Church, Llanfrynach (3.9 km), Plas-y-Gaer Camp (4.1 km).

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