Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastle Madoc Mound
Medieval · Motte

Castle Madoc Mound

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR192
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Madoc Mound is a motte dating to the Norman period, situated in Breconshire in the eastern part of South Wales. The earthwork consists of a substantial mound, typical of early Norman fortifications, which would originally have supported timber defensive structures. Its construction reflects the pattern of Norman military settlement and control in the Welsh Marches during the eleventh and twelfth centuries, when such mottes were rapidly established to consolidate territorial gains. The monument survives as a significant archaeological record of medieval defence strategy in this border region.

Castle Madoc Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR192. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Madoc Mound?

Castle Madoc Mound is a motte dating to the Norman period, situated in Breconshire in the eastern part of South Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR192.

What period does Castle Madoc Mound date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Madoc Mound?

Castle Madoc 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 BR192.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Madoc Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brecon Castle (8.3 km), Brecon Bridge (8.5 km), Town Wall at Watton Mount (8.7 km).

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