Caer Castell Camp Caer Castell Ring Motte | |||||||||
Type: | Motte and ditch | ||||||||
Location: | Rumney, Cardiff, Wales | ||||||||
Map Relief: | yes | ||||||||
Pushpin Label: | Caer Castell Camp | ||||||||
Coordinates: | 51.5165°N -3.1156°W | ||||||||
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Caer Castell Camp, also known as Caer Castell Ring Motte, is a medieval motte and ditch in Rumney in Cardiff, Wales, which is a scheduled monument.
Motte-and-bailey castles date back to the medieval period, from 1066 to 1540 AD. As such, the motte is of national importance, which may improve our understanding of medieval defensive structures.
Caer Castell Camp is today located within the grounds of St Illtyd's Catholic High School. The structure is about 45m (148feet) in diameter at its base, at its top about 33m (108feet) in diameter and about 9m (30feet) high. Some landscaping has been carried out but the site is overgrown with trees, shrubs and brambles.