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Holywell Castle Mound is a medieval motte situated in Flintshire, North Wales, forming part of the defensive landscape of the Welsh borderlands. The earthwork consists of a substantial raised mound characteristic of early Norman fortification, dating to the medieval period when such structures served as focal points for administrative control and local defence. The site's prominence within the Holywell area reflects the strategic importance of this region during the medieval occupation and settlement of Flintshire. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the mound represents a significant example of motte-and-bailey castle construction, a fortification type widely established across Wales and the Marches during the Norman period.
Holywell Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL029. View the official record →
Holywell Castle Mound is a medieval motte situated in Flintshire, North Wales, forming part of the defensive landscape of the Welsh borderlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL029.
Holywell 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.
Holywell 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 FL029.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd (5.9 km), Hen-y-Fail Round Barrow (6.8 km), Bryn y Cwm Mound & Bailey Castle (7.1 km).
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