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Penrhos Mound and Bailey Castle is a motte and bailey fortification located in Wales, representing a characteristic form of Norman defensive architecture established in the post-Conquest period. The site comprises an earthwork mound with an associated bailey enclosure, typical of the widespread castle-building campaign undertaken by Norman lords throughout Wales during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Such structures served as military strongholds and administrative centres, enabling Norman control over conquered territories. The earthwork remains, though subject to erosion and later modification, preserve evidence of this important phase of medieval Welsh and Norman military history.
Penrhos Mound & Bailey Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM097. View the official record →
Penrhos Mound and Bailey Castle is a motte and bailey fortification located in Wales, representing a characteristic form of Norman defensive architecture established in the post-Conquest period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM097.
Penrhos Mound & 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 the UK.
Penrhos Mound & 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 MM097.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Raglan Churchyard Cross (5.5 km), Cross on Croes Lwyd Farm (6.3 km), St. Martin's Churchyard Cross, Pen y Clawdd (6.9 km).
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