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Discoed Castle Mound is a motte of medieval date situated in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument consists of a substantial earthwork mound typical of Norman defensive structures, representing the early medieval period of castle construction in the Welsh Marches. The motte at Discoed forms part of the network of Norman fortifications established to control and defend this borderland region. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw record RD059, reflecting its significance as a surviving example of Norman-period military architecture in Radnorshire.
Discoed Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD059. View the official record →
Discoed Castle Mound is a motte of medieval date situated in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD059.
Discoed 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.
Discoed 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 RD059.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Nimble (6.1 km), Old Radnor Castle (6.4 km), Worsell Wood cairn cemetery (7.2 km).
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