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The Moat Mound and Bailey Castle at Tre Fedw is a motte and bailey castle situated in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MM063. The site comprises the characteristic two-part earthwork defensive structure typical of Norman and early medieval fortification, consisting of a raised mound, the motte, accompanied by an adjacent bailey or defended enclosure. The castle belongs to the medieval period of Welsh history, reflecting the pattern of Norman settlement and military organisation in Wales during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The earthwork remains represent an important example of early medieval defensive architecture and settlement strategy in the Welsh landscape.
The Moat Mound and Bailey Castle, Tre Fedw is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM063. View the official record →
The Moat Mound and Bailey Castle at Tre Fedw is a motte and bailey castle situated in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MM063. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM063.
The Moat Mound and Bailey Castle, Tre Fedw 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.
The Moat Mound and Bailey Castle, Tre Fedw 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 MM063.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including White Castle (7 km), Area of Conventual Buildings, St Mary's Priory (8.2 km), Abergavenny Roman Fort (8.3 km).
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