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Caerau Castle Mound is a motte situated in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Norman period following the Anglo-Norman conquest of South Wales in the late eleventh and twelfth centuries. The earthwork comprises a substantial mound typical of early Norman fortifications, constructed to establish military control over the surrounding landscape and local population. Its strategic location within Breconshire reflects the broader pattern of motte construction undertaken by Norman lords consolidating their dominance across Wales during this period. The site survives as an important archaeological monument demonstrating the material culture and defensive strategies of the Norman conquest era.
Caerau Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR130. View the official record →
Caerau Castle Mound is a motte situated in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Norman period following the Anglo-Norman conquest of South Wales in the late eleventh and twelfth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR130.
Caerau 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.
Caerau 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 BR130.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caerau Roman Site (0.1 km), Fforest Castle Mound (1.9 km), Tynewydd Roman road (2.1 km).
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