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Mynydd-Brith is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Herefordshire, situated within the landscape of the Welsh Marches. The monument comprises a substantial motte with an associated bailey, representing a typical Norman fortification of the eleventh or twelfth century, a period of significant castle-building activity in the border region. Archaeological survey has identified occupation remains and agricultural features in the vicinity of the castle, indicating a settlement pattern extending beyond the immediate defensive structure. The site reflects the strategic importance of the Marches during the Norman period and the integration of military and domestic settlement in medieval borderland fortifications.
Motte castle and associated occupation and agricultural remains at Mynydd-Brith is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014881. View the official record →
Mynydd-Brith is a motte-and-bailey castle located in Herefordshire, situated within the landscape of the Welsh Marches. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014881.
Motte castle and associated occupation and agricultural remains at Mynydd-Brith is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1014881.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 350m NNE of Abbey Farm (3.3 km), Craswall Priory, associated building remains, pond bays and hollow ways (3.8 km), Snodhill Castle (4.3 km).
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