Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlangibby Castle Mound
Medieval · Motte

Llangibby Castle Mound

Wales
Cadw SAM MM110
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llangibby Castle Mound is a medieval motte situated in Monmouthshire, Wales. The earthwork comprises a substantial artificial mound typical of Norman defensive architecture, likely constructed in the eleventh or twelfth century as part of the Anglo-Norman settlement of South Wales. The mound would originally have been crowned by timber or stone fortifications commanding the surrounding landscape, though no significant masonry structures survive. The site represents a characteristic example of early medieval military engineering employed during the period of Norman expansion into Welsh territories.

Llangibby Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM110. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llangibby Castle Mound?

Llangibby Castle Mound is a medieval motte situated in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM110.

What period does Llangibby Castle Mound date from?

Llangibby 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Llangibby Castle Mound?

Llangibby 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 MM110.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llangibby Castle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langstone motte and enclosure (7.8 km), Ford Farm Roman Villa (7.9 km), Moated Site 200m South West of Court Farm (8.2 km).

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