Scheduled MonumentsWalesNeuadd Goch Castle Mound
Medieval · Motte

Neuadd Goch Castle Mound

Wales
Cadw SAM MG115
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Neuadd Goch Castle Mound is a Medieval motte situated in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG115. The site represents a typical Norman earthwork fortification of the eleventh or twelfth century, consisting of a raised mound that would have supported a timber or stone structure serving defensive and administrative purposes. The motte's archaeological significance lies in its preservation as evidence of Norman settlement and territorial control in the Welsh landscape during the Medieval period, reflecting the broader pattern of castle construction that accompanied Norman expansion into Wales following the late eleventh century. As a relatively modest example of motte-and-bailey fortification types, it contributes to our understanding of Medieval military architecture and the Norman consolidation of power in the region.

Neuadd Goch Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG115. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Neuadd Goch Castle Mound?

Neuadd Goch Castle Mound is a Medieval motte situated in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG115. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG115.

What period does Neuadd Goch Castle Mound date from?

Neuadd Goch 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 Neuadd Goch Castle Mound?

Neuadd Goch 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 MG115.

What other scheduled monuments are near Neuadd Goch Castle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pegwn Mawr Round Barrows (8.6 km), Castell y Blaidd (9.2 km), Castell y Blaidd Medieval Settlement (9.3 km).

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