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 town defences of Brecon in Breconshire, Wales. The monument preserves a section of the stone wall that once encircled the medieval town, dating from the medieval period when such fortifications were essential to the protection and organisation of urban settlements. The wall at Watton Mount represents the physical infrastructure of Brecon's medieval defensive system, elements of which survive in scattered sections throughout the modern town. This scheduled monument is recorded under Cadw reference SAM BR150 and contributes to the archaeological understanding of medieval urban organisation in 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 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 the UK.

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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