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Twmpath, Rhiwbina is a motte situated in the parish of Rhiwbina in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. The earthwork comprises a raised mound typical of Norman fortifications erected in Wales during the eleventh and twelfth centuries, representing the military infrastructure established by Anglo-Norman settlers in the region. The site demonstrates the strategic importance of controlling this fertile lowland area during the early medieval period, when such mottes served as strongholds for local lords and their garrisons. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork and remains an important example of Norman defensive architecture in South Wales.
Twmpath, Rhiwbina is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM017. View the official record →
Twmpath, Rhiwbina is a motte situated in the parish of Rhiwbina in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM017.
Twmpath, Rhiwbina dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Twmpath, Rhiwbina 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 GM017.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ely Roman Villa (6.1 km), Cardiff Castle and Roman Fort (6.2 km), Leckwith Bridge (7 km).
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