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Cadwgan Hall Mound is a motte situated in Denbighshire, Wales, and represents a Norman or post-Norman fortification of medieval date. The earthwork comprises a substantial raised mound typical of motte-and-bailey castle construction, a widespread defensive form adopted across Wales and the Marches following Norman expansion in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The site's precise chronology and the identity of its builder remain subjects of local historical tradition rather than definitive archaeological or documentary evidence. As a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw listing system, it preserves evidence of early medieval military architecture and settlement hierarchy in the region.
Cadwgan Hall Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE131. View the official record →
Cadwgan Hall Mound is a motte situated in Denbighshire, Wales, and represents a Norman or post-Norman fortification of medieval date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE131.
Cadwgan Hall Mound dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Cadwgan Hall 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 DE131.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section SW from Tatham Bridge (5.2 km), Wynnstay Colliery Walker Fan House (5.5 km), Wynnstay Colliery Winding Engine House (5.5 km).
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