Castell Cynon, Lampeter Velfrey
Has been described as a Possible Timber Castle (Ringwork)
There are earthwork remains
| Name | Castell Cynon, Lampeter Velfrey |
| Alternative Names | Lampeter Velfry; Castell Cynen |
| Historic Country | Pembrokeshire |
| Modern Authority | Pembrokeshire |
| 1974 Authority | Dyfed |
| Community | Lampeter Velfrey |
Earthworks thought to represent the remains of a medieval castle: a rather subcircular banked and ditched enclosure, about 26m in diameter, crowning the butt-end of an east-facing ridge, showing a north-facing entrance. (Coflein)
This mound castle is situated about 180 yards north of the parish church; it shows no sign of a bailey. The mound rises to a height of 12 feet. The summit is 120 feet in diameter, and has a depression in the centre. The surrounding ditch is now considerably filled in; it is seen at its best on the west, where the counter- scarp has a height of 6 feet. The whole structure is densely covered with vegetation. Lieut.-Colonel W. LI. Morgan, R.E., an ex-Commissioner, suggests that this motte has probably been cut down, and the squat appearance, as well as the unusual summit- breadth, makes the suggestion probable. The farm is locally called Castell Cynen or Cynon. (RCAHMW, 1925)
The monument comprises the remains of a well preserved castle-ringwork, which dates to the early part of the medieval period (c. AD 1066 - 1485). It is cirular in plan and defended by a bank and ditch. The internal diameter is 90ft. (Scheduling Report)
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 | SN155146 |
| Latitude | 51.7996292114258 |
| Longitude | -4.67712020874023 |
| Eastings | 215500 |
| Northings | 214610 |
