Scheduled MonumentsWalesCrugyn Tump Castle Mound
Medieval · Motte

Crugyn Tump Castle Mound

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD086
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crugyn Tump Castle Mound is a motte situated in Radnorshire, Wales, representing the Norman settlement and fortification of the border region during the medieval period. The earthwork comprises a substantial mound typical of motte-and-bailey castles, a form of fortification widely employed throughout Wales and the Anglo-Norman marches from the eleventh century onwards. Its location in Radnorshire reflects the strategic importance of controlling this border territory during the medieval period, when such fortifications served to consolidate Norman lordship and defence against Welsh resistance. The site is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation as RD086, securing its protection as a significant archaeological heritage asset.

Crugyn Tump Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD086. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crugyn Tump Castle Mound?

Crugyn Tump Castle Mound is a motte situated in Radnorshire, Wales, representing the Norman settlement and fortification of the border region during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD086.

What period does Crugyn Tump Castle Mound date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Crugyn Tump Castle Mound?

Crugyn Tump 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 RD086.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crugyn Tump Castle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Warren Hill Round Barrow (4.3 km), Beacon Hill Round Barrows (4.6 km), Gors Lydan Round Barrows (6.1 km).

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