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Trecastle motte and bailey is a Norman fortification located in Powys, Wales, dating to the early post-Conquest period of the twelfth century. The monument consists of a substantial motte surrounded by a baileys, representing the characteristic earthwork form of early Norman military architecture employed to control the Welsh borderlands and interior. The site occupies a strategically significant position within the upland regions of central Wales, reflecting Norman efforts to consolidate territorial control and establish administrative authority in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, Trecastle preserves important evidence of the material culture and defensive strategies of the Norman settlement period in Wales.
Trecastle motte and bailey is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM098. View the official record →
Trecastle motte and bailey is a Norman fortification located in Powys, Wales, dating to the early post-Conquest period of the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM098.
Trecastle motte and bailey dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Trecastle motte and bailey 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 MM098.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Great House Camp (4.2 km), Ringwork NE of New House (6.5 km), Camp 650m South of Ty Freeman (7.1 km).
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