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Bailey Hill, Mold is a motte and bailey castle situated in Flintshire, north-east Wales, representing an important example of Norman fortification in the region. The monument consists of a substantial mound, typical of motte and bailey design, which would originally have supported timber or stone defensive structures during the medieval period. The site dates to the Norman period, likely constructed during the late eleventh or early twelfth century, a time of significant Norman expansion and consolidation of power in Wales. Bailey Hill's strategic location at Mold reflects the pattern of Norman castle-building across north Wales as a means of territorial control and military presence in the region.
The Bailey Hill, Mold is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL014. View the official record →
Bailey Hill, Mold is a motte and bailey castle situated in Flintshire, north-east Wales, representing an important example of Norman fortification in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL014.
The Bailey Hill, Mold dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte and bailey. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
The Bailey Hill, Mold 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 FL014.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryntirion round barrow (6.2 km), Nercwys Mountain Cairn (6.4 km), Pen-y-stryt round barrow (6.5 km).
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