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Castle Mound near Swan Hotel is a motte, a form of Norman defensive earthwork characteristic of the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The monument consists of an artificial mound raised to command the surrounding landscape, typical of the rapid fortification strategy employed by Norman settlers in Wales during their consolidation of power in the region. Located in Breconshire, this earthwork represents the military infrastructure through which Norman lords sought to establish and maintain control over the Welsh borderlands and adjacent territories. The site's preservation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of Norman settlement patterns and defensive priorities in medieval Wales.
Castle Mound near Swan Hotel is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR077. View the official record →
Castle Mound near Swan Hotel is a motte, a form of Norman defensive earthwork characteristic of the eleventh and twelfth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR077.
Castle Mound near Swan Hotel 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 near Swan Hotel 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 BR077.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Blaenau Stone Circle (5 km), Coed y Polyn round barrow (6 km), Little Lodge Long Barrow (6 km).
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