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Medieval · Motte

Domen Castell Mound & Bailey Castle

Wales
Cadw SAM MG005
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Domen Castell Mound and Bailey Castle is a motte and bailey fortification located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG005. The site consists of a substantial earthen mound, typical of Norman defensive architecture, constructed during the medieval period following the Norman conquest and settlement of Wales. The castle represents an important example of early Norman military engineering in the Welsh borderlands, employing the economical motte and bailey design that allowed rapid fortification of strategically significant locations. The earthwork survives as a prominent topographical feature, demonstrating the enduring physical legacy of medieval defensive strategies employed during the period of Norman expansion into Wales.

Domen Castell Mound & Bailey Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG005. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Domen Castell Mound & Bailey Castle?

Domen Castell Mound and Bailey Castle is a motte and bailey fortification located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG005. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG005.

What period does Domen Castell Mound & Bailey Castle date from?

Domen Castell Mound & Bailey Castle 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 Domen Castell Mound & Bailey Castle?

Domen Castell Mound & Bailey Castle 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 MG005.

What other scheduled monuments are near Domen Castell Mound & Bailey Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwrt y Person Moated Site (7.4 km), Gaer Fawr (8.1 km), Round Barrow 225m SE of Clwyd-yr-onen (8.1 km).

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