Scheduled MonumentsWalesSentence Castle Mound
Medieval · Motte

Sentence Castle Mound

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE110
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sentence Castle Mound is a motte situated near Amroth in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Norman period following the late eleventh-century invasion of South Wales. The earthwork comprises a substantial raised mound typical of early Norman defensive architecture, constructed to command the local landscape and serve as a stronghold for the incoming Norman lords. The site represents the pattern of motte-and-bailey fortification employed by Norman settlers to establish territorial control across South Wales during the period of conquest and consolidation. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, it remains an important archaeological witness to the Norman colonisation of the Pembrokeshire region.

Sentence Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE110. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sentence Castle Mound?

Sentence Castle Mound is a motte situated near Amroth in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Norman period following the late eleventh-century invasion of South Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE110.

What period does Sentence Castle Mound date from?

Sentence 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Sentence Castle Mound?

Sentence 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 PE110.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sentence Castle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stepaside/Kilgetty Ironworks (5.2 km), Underhill Wood Primitive Coal Workings (5.3 km), Grove Colliery (5.3 km).

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