Scheduled MonumentsWalesAberedw Castle Mound
Medieval · Motte

Aberedw Castle Mound

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD117
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Aberedw Castle Mound is a medieval motte situated in Radnorshire, Wales, representing a form of fortification typical of the Norman period in Wales. The monument consists of an earthen mound that would originally have supported timber or stone defensive structures, characteristic of early medieval military architecture in the Welsh borders during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Located within the designated heritage landscape of Radnorshire, the motte exemplifies the strategic approach to fortification employed during the period of Norman expansion into Wales. The site's preserved earthwork remains an important archaeological record of medieval defensive settlement patterns in the region.

Aberedw Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD117. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Aberedw Castle Mound?

Aberedw Castle Mound is a medieval motte situated in Radnorshire, Wales, representing a form of fortification typical of the Norman period in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD117.

What period does Aberedw Castle Mound date from?

Aberedw Castle Mound dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Aberedw Castle Mound?

Aberedw Castle Mound is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is RD117.

What other scheduled monuments are near Aberedw Castle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring Cairn on Waun Gunllwch (6.3 km), Gwaun Ymryson Round Cairn (7.6 km), Cefn Clawdd Cairn (East) (7.7 km).

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