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Old Castle Mound is a motte, the earthen defensive structure characteristic of early Norman fortification in Wales. Located in Radnorshire, this monument represents the type of fortified residence constructed during the late eleventh and twelfth centuries as part of the Anglo-Norman military expansion into Wales. The mound itself constitutes the primary surviving feature, typical of motte-and-bailey fortifications where an elevated earthwork served as the foundation for a wooden or stone tower. Such sites were strategically important to Norman control of the Welsh marches, functioning as administrative centres and military strongholds during the period of Norman settlement and consolidation in the region.
Old Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD077. View the official record →
Old Castle Mound is a motte, the earthen defensive structure characteristic of early Norman fortification in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD077.
Old 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.
Old 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 RD077.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Gaer hillfort (8.2 km), Cwm Berwyn Camp (8.4 km), Cilberllan ring cairn (8.7 km).
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