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Mount in Powis Castle Park is a motte dating to the Norman period, likely constructed in the late eleventh or twelfth century as part of the strategic defensive network established following Norman expansion into Wales. The earthwork comprises a substantial artificial mound with steep sides, typical of motte-and-bailey fortifications, and occupies a commanding position within the park landscape adjoining Powis Castle. Its precise relationship to the later medieval stone castle requires further archaeological investigation, though it represents an important phase in the fortification history of the Powis lordship. The monument is recorded under Cadw's protection as a scheduled ancient monument and remains a significant example of early Norman military architecture in the Welsh Marches.
Mount in Powis Castle Park is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG093. View the official record →
Mount in Powis Castle Park is a motte dating to the Norman period, likely constructed in the late eleventh or twelfth century as part of the strategic defensive network established following Norman expansion into Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG093.
Mount in Powis Castle Park dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Mount in Powis Castle Park 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 MG093.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hen Domen Pre-Conquest Fields (8.3 km), Hen Domen Mound & Bailey Castle (8.3 km), Offa's Dyke: section 400yds (370m) long S of Rownal Covert (8.9 km).
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