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Bryn Castell Castle Mound is a motte of medieval date located in Flintshire, Wales. The monument consists of a substantial earthwork mound typical of Norman or early medieval fortification practice, representing the kind of defensive structure erected during the period of Anglo-Norman expansion into Wales. Such mottes commonly served as administrative and military strongpoints, frequently accompanied by bailey works, though the full extent and development of this particular example would depend on topographical survey. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the designation SAM FL061.
Bryn Castell Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL061. View the official record →
Bryn Castell Castle Mound is a motte of medieval date located in Flintshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL061.
Bryn Castell Castle Mound dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Bryn Castell 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 FL061.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moel y Gaer Camp (4.7 km), Wat's Dyke: Section from Chester-Holywell Road to Soughton Farm (6.2 km), Wat's Dyke: Section SE of Clawdd Offa (6.9 km).
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