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 castle located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference MM035. The site consists of a prominent mound typical of Norman defensive architecture, dating to the medieval period following the Norman conquest and settlement of Wales. The earthwork represents the type of rapid fortification constructed by Norman lords to establish control over newly conquered territories, with the raised mound providing a defensive position for timber or stone structures. The monument reflects the military strategy employed during the early medieval period of Anglo-Norman expansion into Wales.

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

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Twyn Tudor?

Twyn Tudor is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the 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 the UK.

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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