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Tomen Madoc Castle Mound is a medieval motte situated in Wales, forming part of the defensive landscape of the post-Conquest period. The earthwork comprises a substantial raised mound typical of Norman and early medieval fortification strategy, designed to support a wooden or stone superstructure and provide commanding views of the surrounding terrain. Dating to the medieval period, the site represents the type of swift, economical fortification favoured during the 12th and 13th centuries in the Welsh Marches and Wales itself. The mound survives as a significant archaeological monument, preserved under Cadw protection as a scheduled ancient monument.
Tomen Madoc Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG080. View the official record →
Tomen Madoc Castle Mound is a medieval motte situated in Wales, forming part of the defensive landscape of the post-Conquest period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG080.
Tomen Madoc 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.
Tomen Madoc 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 MG080.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crugyn Bank Dyke (6.5 km), Two Tumps Round Barrows (6.5 km), Castell Bryn Amlwyg: a ringwork and enclosure castle (6.6 km).
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