Caer Castell, Medieval castle in Rumney, Wales
Caer Castell features a motte-and-bailey design with earthwork mounds surrounded by defensive ditches that demonstrate medieval military architecture.
The castle was constructed around 1081 during the Norman period and later transformed into a manor house during the 1260s Welsh uprising.
The name Caer Castell, meaning Castle Fort, reflects the Welsh linguistic heritage and the structure's military purpose in medieval Wales.
The castle remains are accessible to visitors who can examine the motte structure and surrounding earthworks while learning about medieval defensive systems.
Archaeological excavations in 1978 uncovered evidence of the original Norman ringwork, confirming the site's early medieval military significance.
Location: Rumney
GPS coordinates: 51.51667,-3.11556
Latest update: April 3, 2025 22:38
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