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Dolbedwin Castle Mound is a motte situated in Radnorshire, Wales, representing Norman or early medieval fortification of the Welsh Marches. The earthwork comprises a substantial raised mound typical of motte-and-bailey fortifications, which served as a military strongpoint during the period of Anglo-Norman expansion into Wales, likely constructed during the eleventh or twelfth century. The site's location in this border region reflects the strategic importance of controlling upland terrain in medieval Wales. As a scheduled monument under the care of Cadw, it preserves evidence of early medieval defensive architecture and settlement patterns characteristic of the Norman colonisation of the Marches.
Dolbedwin Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD099. View the official record →
Dolbedwin Castle Mound is a motte situated in Radnorshire, Wales, representing Norman or early medieval fortification of the Welsh Marches. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD099.
Dolbedwin 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.
Dolbedwin 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 RD099.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clyro Castle (5.6 km), Clyro Court chambered tomb (6 km), Gaer (6.1 km).
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