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Motte castle and associated occupation and agricultural remains at Mynydd-Brith is a Norman fortification located in Herefordshire. The motte, a characteristic earthwork of the Norman period, represents a common form of military architecture erected following the Norman Conquest of 1066. Associated with the castle are the remains of medieval occupation and field systems that testify to the settlement's wider economic and domestic functions. The site exemplifies the integration of military and agricultural activity typical of Norman manorial settlements in the Welsh Marches during the medieval period.
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 →
Motte castle and associated occupation and agricultural remains at Mynydd-Brith is a Norman fortification located in Herefordshire. 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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