Caer Castell Camp
{{Infobox historic site
| name = Caer Castell Camp
Caer Castell Ring Motte
| image = Caer Castell Camp 0194.jpg
| caption = The overgrown Caer Castell Camp
| location = Rumney, Cardiff, Wales
| locmapin = Wales Cardiff
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| map_caption = Location in Cardiff
| pushpin_label = Caer Castell Camp
| coordinates = {{coord|51.51654|-3.11557|display=inline,title}}
| embedded = {{Infobox designation list
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| designation1 = Scheduled monument
| designation1_offname= Caer Castell Camp
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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.{{National Historic Assets of Wales|num= GM216|desc=Caer Castell Camp|class= SM|uid= 3383|access-date=2022-10-07}}
History
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.
Present day
Caer Castell Camp is today located within the grounds of St Illtyd's Catholic High School. The structure is about {{convert|45|m|ft|sp=us}} in diameter at its base, at its top about {{convert|33|m|ft|sp=us}} in diameter and about {{convert|9|m|ft|sp=us}} high. Some landscaping has been carried out but the site is overgrown with trees, shrubs and brambles.{{Coflein|desc=Caer Castell Ring Motte, Rumney|num=95148|access-date=2022-10-07}}
See also
References
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External links
- {{Commons category-inline|Caer Castell Camp}}