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Castell y Waun Castle Mound is a motte situated in Denbighshire, Wales, representing a common form of medieval fortification employed in the Norman colonisation and subsequent defence of Welsh territories. The site consists of an earthen mound typical of motte-and-bailey constructions, which functioned as a military stronghold during the medieval period. Such mottes were rapidly constructed defensive works, often serving as administrative centres and symbols of Norman authority in Wales. The monument is now preserved as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance to understanding medieval Welsh-Norman military settlement patterns.
Castell y Waun Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE117. View the official record →
Castell y Waun Castle Mound is a motte situated in Denbighshire, Wales, representing a common form of medieval fortification employed in the Norman colonisation and subsequent defence of Welsh territories. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE117.
Castell y Waun 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.
Castell y Waun 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 DE117.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whittington Castle (7.3 km), Offa's Dyke: section 410m long, E of Llawnt (7.4 km), Offa's Dyke: section 400yds (370m) long, E of Llawnt (7.7 km).
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