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Norton Mound and Bailey Castle is a motte and bailey fortification located in Radnorshire, Wales, and represents a significant example of Norman military architecture in the Welsh Marches. The site consists of a substantial earthwork comprising a raised mound, or motte, accompanied by an adjacent bailey or defended enclosure, typical of the castle type that proliferated throughout Wales and the border regions following the Norman conquest of England. The fortification dates to the Norman period, likely constructed in the eleventh or twelfth century as part of the strategic consolidation of Norman power in this frontier region. Such castles served as administrative centres and military strongholds, controlling communication routes and local territories during a period of territorial competition and conflict between Norman and Welsh forces.
Norton Mound And Bailey Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD056. View the official record →
Norton Mound and Bailey Castle is a motte and bailey fortification located in Radnorshire, Wales, and represents a significant example of Norman military architecture in the Welsh Marches. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD056.
Norton Mound And Bailey Castle 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.
Norton Mound And Bailey Castle 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 RD056.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Michael's churchyard (7 km), Offa's Dyke: section S of Riddings Brook on Herrock Hill (7.3 km), Offa's Dyke: Rushock Hill section, extending 1630yds (1490m) E to Kennel Wood (7.8 km).
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