Cof Cymru: National Historic Assets of Wales · Wales
Carreghofa Castle
Carreghofa, Powys, Wales
A scheduled monument in Carreghofa, Powys, recorded as Ringwork (Medieval).
The record
- Designation
- Scheduled monument
- Site type
- Ringwork
- Period
- Medieval
- Date of designation
- 11 July 1988
- Community
- Carreghofa
- Unitary authority
- Powys
- Country
- Wales
- Coordinates (centre of the scheduled area)
- 52.79216, -3.10671
- SAM number
- MG214
- Cadw record number
- 160
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David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesDavid Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesDavid Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesDavid Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesLlyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales
5 historical maps cover this location, the earliest the 1795 map "To Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn Bart ... the map of the six counties of North Wales is most humbly inscribed by his obedient humble servant" (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales).
Historical maps covering this location
- 1795 · To Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn Bart ... the map of the six counties of North Wales is most… (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales)
- 1883 · Watershed map England, Wales 3. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1897 · 137 Oswestry (Hills) (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1901 · Sheet 9 and 10. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1916 · Sheet 60. Shrewsbury. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
Cadw's description
Summary description and reason for designation
The following provides a general description of the scheduled monument.
The monument comprises the remains of a well preserved castle-ringwork, which dates to the medieval period (c. AD 1066 - 1485). The monument takes the forms of a promontory ringwork defined by a semi-circular bank, c 1.5m high and 1-2m wide, with an outer ditch, c 4m wide. The internal area is c 30m N-S x 15m (maximum) and shows no internal features except a small depression. There is no sign of an entrance although not certainly identified is Carreghoon Castle, the monument is a well preserved ringwork, probably of Medieval date.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of medieval settlement, organisation and defence. The site forms an important element within the wider medieval landscape. It is well preserved and retains considerable archaeological potential. There is a strong probability of the presence of evidence relating to chronology, layout, building techniques and functional detail.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.
Nearby in the register
- Outbuildings Ranges to N. of Carreghofa HallAgriculture and Subsistenceunder 1 mi
- Carreghofa HallDomesticunder 1 mi
- Llanymynech Hill CampHillfortunder 1 mi
- Farm Ranges to East of Ty-Gwyn FarmhouseAgriculture and Subsistenceunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.