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Castle Mound 400m N of Cefnige is a motte, a type of medieval fortification characteristic of the Norman period in Wales. Located in Radnorshire, this earthwork comprises a substantial raised mound typical of late eleventh and twelfth-century defensive structures, constructed to establish and maintain Norman control over the Welsh borderlands. The site represents the broader pattern of motte construction deployed throughout Wales following the Norman conquest, serving as a local stronghold and symbol of feudal authority. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the motte survives as an important archaeological record of medieval military architecture in the region.
Castle Mound 400m N of Cefnige is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD071. View the official record →
Castle Mound 400m N of Cefnige is a motte, a type of medieval fortification characteristic of the Norman period in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD071.
Castle Mound 400m N of Cefnige dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Castle Mound 400m N of Cefnige 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 RD071.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llyswen Camp (7 km), Round Barrow 400m S of Church (7.2 km), Round Barrow 90m NE of Pipton Farm (8 km).
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