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Dixton Mound is a motte situated in Monmouthshire, Wales, forming part of the medieval defensive landscape of the region. The earthwork consists of a raised mound typical of Norman motte-and-bailey fortifications, dating to the medieval period, likely established in the eleventh or twelfth century following the Norman conquest and colonisation of South Wales. The site represents the military and administrative control exerted by Norman lords over conquered Welsh territories. As a scheduled monument under Cadw's protection, Dixton Mound preserves evidence of early medieval fortification practices in the border regions between Wales and England.
Dixton Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM125. View the official record →
Dixton Mound is a motte situated in Monmouthshire, Wales, forming part of the medieval defensive landscape of the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM125.
Dixton 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.
Dixton 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 MM125.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Virtuous Well (8.7 km), Trellech Shrunken Medieval Village (8.8 km), Early Iron Furnace in Woolpitch Wood (9.3 km).
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