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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 of Norman date located in Wales and recorded by Cadw as a scheduled ancient monument under reference MM099. The earthwork consists of a raised mound characteristic of early medieval fortifications, typical of the castle-building phase that followed the Norman conquest of Wales. Such mottes served as defensive strongholds and administrative centres, with their elevated position providing strategic advantage for controlling surrounding territory. The site reflects the pattern of Norman settlement and consolidation across 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 of Norman date located in Wales and recorded by Cadw as a scheduled ancient monument under reference MM099. 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 the UK.

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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