Scheduled MonumentsWalesTomen yr Allt Castle Mound
Medieval · Motte

Tomen yr Allt Castle Mound

Wales
Cadw SAM MG027
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tomen yr Allt Castle Mound is a motte of Norman date located in Wales. The earthwork comprises a prominent artificial mound typical of early medieval fortification, raised to command the surrounding landscape. Such mottes formed the first line of Norman defensive strategy in Wales during the eleventh and twelfth centuries, often serving as administrative centres and military strongholds for territorial control. The monument remains substantially preserved as an archaeological feature of significance to understanding early Norman settlement and military architecture in the Welsh landscape.

Tomen yr Allt Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG027. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tomen yr Allt Castle Mound?

Tomen yr Allt Castle Mound is a motte of Norman date located in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG027.

What period does Tomen yr Allt Castle Mound date from?

Tomen yr Allt Castle Mound dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tomen yr Allt Castle Mound?

Tomen yr Allt 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 MG027.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tomen yr Allt Castle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Derwlwyn Coppice Hillfort (2.5 km), Bwlch-y-Cibau Enclosure (6.2 km), Pen-llys Hillfort (6.5 km).

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