Castell Dol Wllf, Llanwenog
Has been described as a Possible Timber Castle (Ringwork)
There are cropmark/slight earthwork remains
| Name | Castell Dol Wllf, Llanwenog |
| Alternative Names | Castell Santesau; Castell Sant Esau; Castell Sant Esen; Castell Sant Hesse |
| Historic Country | Cardiganshire |
| Modern Authority | Ceredigion |
| 1974 Authority | Dyfed |
| Community | Llanwenog |
OS County series (Cardigan. XLI.7 1889; 1905) depicts a subrectangular mound, some 30m north-east to south-west by 24m, set on the the tip of a south-facing spur, resting on steep natural scarps above the Teifi river-plain to the east and ditched to the west; thought to represent a medieval castle mound, the earthworks have been largely destroyed by building activities. (Coflein)
Castell Dolwlff is situated on a scarp edged promontory overlooking the Afon Teifi at 99m above sea level. The steep fall of c. 9m down to the river on its eastern side afforded good natural defence to this former 24m diameter ringwork; the remaining defences comprised a strong bank and 6m wide ditch on the north and west sides. The site was formerly scheduled (SAM no. Cd 75) but became so mutillated by building development and landscaping that it was descheduled in 1990. Very little, if any, of the original defences are now evident save for the scarp to the east and south overlooking the river. (Dyfed Archaeological Trust HER)
This site is a scheduled monument protected by law
Not Listed
The National Monument Record (Coflein) number(s)
County Historic Environment Record
| OS Map Grid Reference | SN520445 |
| Latitude | 52.0798606872559 |
| Longitude | -4.15992021560669 |
| Eastings | 252020 |
| Northings | 244530 |
