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Medieval · Castle

Ystrad-Meurig Castle

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD032
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ystrad-Meurig Castle is a twelfth-century fortification situated in the Teifi valley in Ceredigion, Wales. The castle comprises earthwork defences including a motte-and-bailey structure, representing a typical Norman defensive installation of the post-conquest period. It was constructed to control the local landscape and maintain Norman authority in this region of mid-Wales. The site is now largely reduced to earthwork remains, though its medieval defensive configuration remains archaeologically legible.

Ystrad-Meurig Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD032. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ystrad-Meurig Castle?

Ystrad-Meurig Castle is a twelfth-century fortification situated in the Teifi valley in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD032.

What period does Ystrad-Meurig Castle date from?

Ystrad-Meurig Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ystrad-Meurig Castle?

Ystrad-Meurig Castle 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 CD032.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ystrad-Meurig Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Fflur Round Cairn Cemetery (6.6 km), Garn Gron Round Cairn Cemetery (7.4 km), Gwar-castell, Round Cairn Pair 375m SE of (7.5 km).

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