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Pen y Clawdd Castle Mound is a post-medieval motte located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference MM145 by Cadw. The earthwork consists of a raised mound characteristic of motte-and-bailey fortifications, though its post-medieval dating indicates it was constructed or substantially modified during a later phase of Welsh defensive architecture than the typical Norman period mottes. The site's classification as recreational suggests it may have held landscaping or ornamental significance during the early modern period rather than serving primarily defensive military functions. Its physical remains preserve evidence of Welsh settlement patterns and land use practices from beyond the medieval period proper.
Pen y Clawdd Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM145. View the official record →
Pen y Clawdd Castle Mound is a post-medieval motte located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference MM145 by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM145.
Pen y Clawdd Castle Mound dates from the post medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Pen y Clawdd 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 MM145.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Faith's Churchyard Cross, Llanfoist (7.3 km), Hill's Tramroad Inclines, Llanfoist (8 km), Blorenge Tunnel, Hill's Tramroad (8.2 km).
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