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Mount Cop Castle Mound is a motte situated in Flintshire, Wales, representing a form of medieval defensive earthwork characteristic of the Norman period. The monument consists of an artificial mound, typical of motte-and-bailey fortifications, which would have supported a wooden or stone structure serving military and administrative functions. Dating to the medieval period, likely associated with the Norman consolidation of power in Wales, the site reflects the strategic importance of the region during the conflict between Norman lords and Welsh rulers. The mound survives as an earthwork monument of archaeological significance, preserving evidence of early medieval fortification practices in North Wales.
Mount Cop Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL099. View the official record →
Mount Cop Castle Mound is a motte situated in Flintshire, Wales, representing a form of medieval defensive earthwork characteristic of the Norman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL099.
Mount Cop 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.
Mount Cop 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 FL099.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hanmer Moated Site (1.7 km), Hanmer Churchyard Cross (2 km), Two Round Barrows N of Whitewell Church (2.5 km).
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