Scheduled MonumentsWalesMaesmor Hall Castle Mound
Medieval · Motte

Maesmor Hall Castle Mound

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE149
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Maesmor Hall Castle Mound is a medieval motte situated in Denbighshire, Wales, representing the earthwork remains of a Norman or early medieval fortified settlement. The monument consists of a substantial mound which would have originally supported a timber or stone defensive structure, typical of motte-and-bailey castles constructed during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Its survival as an archaeological site preserves evidence of the early medieval settlement pattern and military organisation of the Welsh Marches during the period following the Norman conquest.

Maesmor Hall Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE149. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maesmor Hall Castle Mound?

Maesmor Hall Castle Mound is a medieval motte situated in Denbighshire, Wales, representing the earthwork remains of a Norman or early medieval fortified settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE149.

What period does Maesmor Hall Castle Mound date from?

Maesmor Hall Castle Mound 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 Maesmor Hall Castle Mound?

Maesmor Hall 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 DE149.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maesmor Hall Castle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Branas-Uchaf Round Barrow (7.1 km), Pont Cilan (7.2 km), Blaen-y-Cwm Inscribed Stone (Now in Llandrillo Church) (7.8 km).

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