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Penarth Mount Castle Mound is a motte situated in Radnorshire, Wales, which dates to the Norman period following the Anglo-Norman conquest and settlement of South Wales in the late eleventh and twelfth centuries. The earthwork comprises a substantial mound typical of motte-and-bailey fortifications, representing early Norman defensive architecture in the region during a period of territorial consolidation and military control. Its precise chronology and associated historical events remain subjects of archaeological study, though it stands as evidence of the widespread adoption of motte fortifications as a means of establishing Norman authority across Wales during this transformative period.
Penarth Mount Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD076. View the official record →
Penarth Mount Castle Mound is a motte situated in Radnorshire, Wales, which dates to the Norman period following the Anglo-Norman conquest and settlement of South Wales in the late eleventh and twelfth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD076.
Penarth Mount 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.
Penarth Mount 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 RD076.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aberedw Castle (7 km), Aberedw Castle Mound (7 km), Blaenhenllan round cairn (7.3 km).
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