Scheduled MonumentsWalesWern-y-Cwrt Castle Mound
Medieval · Motte

Wern-y-Cwrt Castle Mound

Wales
Cadw SAM MM099
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wern-y-Cwrt Castle Mound is a motte situated in Wales, dating to the medieval period. The site consists of an earthwork mound typical of early Norman fortifications, representing the defensive architecture employed during the establishment of English control in Welsh territories. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, the motte preserves evidence of medieval settlement and lordship patterns in the region. The monument's survival reflects the enduring physical legacy of the Norman castle-building campaign that characterised the conquest and administration of Wales during the eleventh and twelfth centuries.

Wern-y-Cwrt Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM099. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wern-y-Cwrt Castle Mound?

Wern-y-Cwrt Castle Mound is a motte situated in Wales, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM099.

What period does Wern-y-Cwrt Castle Mound date from?

Wern-y-Cwrt 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 Wern-y-Cwrt Castle Mound?

Wern-y-Cwrt 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 MM099.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wern-y-Cwrt Castle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llancayo Camp (5.3 km), Camp 650m South of Ty Freeman (6.3 km), Great House Camp (6.7 km).

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