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, dating to the Norman period of medieval Wales. The earthwork comprises a substantial artificial mound typical of early Norman fortification practice, constructed to serve defensive and administrative functions across the Welsh borderlands. As a scheduled ancient monument under Welsh heritage protection, it represents the material evidence of Norman military expansion into the region during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The site's location within Radnorshire reflects the strategic importance of the area during the period of Anglo-Norman colonisation of Wales.

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, dating to the Norman period of medieval Wales. 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 Britain.

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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