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Medieval · Motte

Twyn y Cregen Castle Mound

Wales
Cadw SAM MM080
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Twyn y Cregen Castle Mound is a motte situated in Wales, designated as a scheduled monument under the care of Cadw. The earthwork represents a characteristic example of early medieval defensive architecture, typical of the motte-and-bailey fortifications established during the Norman period in Wales. The monument consists of a substantial raised mound that would have originally supported timber or stone fortifications, serving as a stronghold for territorial control. Such mottes formed part of the Norman military strategy for establishing authority across the Welsh landscape during the eleventh and twelfth centuries.

Twyn y Cregen Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM080. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Twyn y Cregen Castle Mound?

Twyn y Cregen Castle Mound is a motte situated in Wales, designated as a scheduled monument under the care of Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM080.

What period does Twyn y Cregen Castle Mound date from?

Twyn y Cregen 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 Twyn y Cregen Castle Mound?

Twyn y Cregen 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 MM080.

What other scheduled monuments are near Twyn y Cregen Castle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coed y Bwnydd Camp (2.9 km), St Mary's Yard Castle Mound (3 km), Bettws Newydd Churchyard Cross-Base (3.8 km).

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