Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
CN092
Name
Bryn Castell
Date of Designation
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Conwy
Community
Caerhun
Easting
278531
Northing
371908
Broad Class
Defence
Site Type
Motte
Period
Medieval
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Monument.
The monument comprises the remains of a medieval earthwork castle consisting of a motte, a mound just over 100m in circumference and 4.5m high. The top measures 16m N-S by 10m E-W. Stone robbing has removed a part of the E side of the mound. There are no signs of a bailey.
The castle was constructed to control access across the important crossing of the Conwy river to the south. The significant views when the castle was built are in an arc southwards, from east to southwest.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of medieval settlement and defence. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits. The structures themselves may be expected to contain archaeological information concerning chronology and building techniques.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.