Scheduled MonumentsWalesTrueman's Hill motte
Medieval · Motte and Bailey

Trueman's Hill motte

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL030
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte and Bailey
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Trueman's Hill motte is a motte and bailey earthwork situated in Flintshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference FL030. The site comprises a substantial mound, characteristic of Norman defensive architecture, which dates to the medieval period following the Norman Conquest of Wales. Such mottes served as fortified strongholds for Norman lords establishing control over conquered territories, combining a raised earthen mound with an associated bailey or courtyard enclosure. The monument represents an important example of early medieval military architecture in the Welsh Marches, reflecting the period of Norman settlement and consolidation in north Wales.

Trueman's Hill motte is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL030. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Trueman's Hill motte?

Trueman's Hill motte is a motte and bailey earthwork situated in Flintshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference FL030. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL030.

What period does Trueman's Hill motte date from?

Trueman's Hill motte 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Trueman's Hill motte?

Trueman's Hill motte 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 FL030.

What other scheduled monuments are near Trueman's Hill motte?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wat's Dyke: Section NW of Clawdd Offa (5.6 km), Wat's Dyke: Two sections between Clawdd Offa & Pigeon House Farm (6.7 km), Wat's Dyke: Section N of Carlton Grange (7 km).

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