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Picton Castle Mound is a motte of probable Norman date located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The earthwork comprises a substantial mound with surrounding defensive features characteristic of early medieval fortification design. The site represents an important example of Norman settlement and military strategy in South Wales during the post-Conquest period. The mound's strategic position reflects the defensive requirements of Norman lords establishing control over the region, though the castle was later superseded by a stone structure at the same location.
Picton Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE277. View the official record →
Picton Castle Mound is a motte of probable Norman date located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE277.
Picton Castle Mound dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Picton 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 PE277.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cresswell Castle 100m W of Cresswell Quay (7.3 km), Cresswell Quay (7.6 km), Defended Enclosure 800m NNE of Upton Farm (8 km).
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