Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwyn Tudor
Medieval · Motte

Twyn Tudor

Wales
Cadw SAM MM035
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Twyn Tudor is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MM035. The site comprises a substantial mound typical of Norman defensive architecture, constructed during the medieval period, probably in the eleventh or twelfth century. The motte served as a fortified stronghold in the borderlands of Wales, reflecting the period of Anglo-Norman military expansion and settlement in the region. Today the earthwork survives as a prominent topographical feature, with the mound and associated bailey remains providing archaeological evidence of early medieval military strategy and lordship control.

Twyn Tudor is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM035. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Twyn Tudor?

Twyn Tudor is a motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MM035. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM035.

What period does Twyn Tudor date from?

Twyn Tudor dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Twyn Tudor?

Twyn Tudor 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 MM035.

What other scheduled monuments are near Twyn Tudor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rudry Ironworks (5.6 km), Castell Meredydd (6 km), Gwern-y-Domen Castle Mound (6.2 km).

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