Scheduled MonumentsWalesNew Moat Castle Mound
Medieval · Motte and Bailey

New Moat Castle Mound

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE241
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte and Bailey
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

New Moat Castle Mound is a motte and bailey castle of Norman date, likely established in the twelfth century as part of the Anglo-Norman settlement and fortification of Pembrokeshire. The monument consists of a substantial earthen mound with surrounding defensive ditches, typical of early medieval military architecture in Wales. Its construction reflects the strategic importance of the region during the Norman penetration of South Wales, serving as a local seat of power and a centre of territorial control. The site remains substantially preserved as an archaeological landscape, retaining its distinctive topographical form despite the passage of centuries.

New Moat Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE241. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is New Moat Castle Mound?

New Moat Castle Mound is a motte and bailey castle of Norman date, likely established in the twelfth century as part of the Anglo-Norman settlement and fortification of Pembrokeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE241.

What period does New Moat Castle Mound date from?

New Moat Castle Mound dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte and bailey. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting New Moat Castle Mound?

New Moat 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 PE241.

What other scheduled monuments are near New Moat Castle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp 200m NE of Stoneyford (7.1 km), Camp 400m NW of Holgan (7.2 km), Llawhaden Castle (7.9 km).

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