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Fforest Castle Mound is a medieval motte situated in Breconshire, Wales, representing a form of early Norman defensive earthwork. The monument consists of an artificial mound constructed as a strongpoint within the landscape of the post-Conquest Welsh borderlands. It dates to the Norman period following the invasion of Wales, when such mottes served as administrative centres and military installations for the conquering Norman lords. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation SAM BR131.
Fforest Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR131. View the official record →
Fforest Castle Mound is a medieval motte situated in Breconshire, Wales, representing a form of early Norman defensive earthwork. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR131.
Fforest 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.
Fforest 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 BR131.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tynewydd Roman road (1.7 km), Caerau Roman Site (1.9 km), Caerau Castle Mound (1.9 km).
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