Hidden behind modern development in Ammanford, the earthwork remains of a medieval timber castle survive as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. A Cadw-funded community excavation investigated the motte and its defences, revealing its construction layers and unusual dished summit. While no clear masonry structures were found, the evidence suggests timber buildings may once have stood on top. The project also traced the bailey platform and ditches, some later re-cut in the post-medieval period, and highlighted the site’s significance for future protection and management.
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