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Gro Tump Mound and Bailey Castle is a motte and bailey earthwork located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument by Cadw under reference MG059. The site comprises a substantial mound typical of Norman defensive architecture, likely dating to the eleventh or twelfth century when such fortifications were established across Wales and the Welsh borderlands. The earthwork would have originally supported timber or stone structures on its summit, with an adjoining bailey providing additional enclosed space for domestic and military functions. This monument represents an important example of early medieval military architecture employed during the period of Norman expansion and consolidation of power in Wales.
Gro Tump Mound & Bailey Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG059. View the official record →
Gro Tump Mound and Bailey Castle is a motte and bailey earthwork located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument by Cadw under reference MG059. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG059.
Gro Tump Mound & Bailey Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte and bailey. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Gro Tump 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 MG059.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crugyn Round Barrows (6.7 km), Crugyn Bank Dyke (6.9 km), Two Tumps Round Barrows (7.2 km).
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