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Medieval · Motte

Tump Terrett Castle Mound

Wales
Cadw SAM MM016
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tump Terrett Castle Mound is a motte of medieval date located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The mound forms part of the defensive landscape of the medieval period in the region, representing a common form of fortification employed during the Norman and post-Norman phases of Welsh history. Such mottes typically served as the central strongpoint of early medieval castles, often accompanied by bailey enclosures, and would have functioned as both military installations and administrative centres. The monument remains as an earthwork that contributes to understanding the pattern of medieval settlement and territorial control in its locality.

Tump Terrett Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM016. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tump Terrett Castle Mound?

Tump Terrett Castle Mound is a motte of medieval date located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM016.

What period does Tump Terrett Castle Mound date from?

Tump Terrett 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Tump Terrett Castle Mound?

Tump Terrett 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 MM016.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tump Terrett Castle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chepstow Park Wood Cairn (7.9 km), Wyndcliff Roman Site (8.3 km), The Cold Bath: Piercefield (8.9 km).

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