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Latitude: 52.9641 / 52°57'50"N
Longitude: -4.2251 / 4°13'30"W
OS Eastings: 250652
OS Northings: 343069
OS Grid: SH506430
Mapcode National: GBR 5L.K63W
Mapcode Global: WH55C.2RBH
Entry Name: Dolbenmaen Castle Mound
Scheduled Date:
Source: Cadw
Source ID: 564
Cadw Legacy ID: CN063
Schedule Class: Defence
Category: Motte
Period: Medieval
County: Gwynedd
Community: Dolbenmaen
Traditional County: Caernarfonshire
A motte built by the side of the Afon Dwyfor, part of which has been destroyed by the farmhouse and buildings which lie on the W side. It stands about 6 m high and is 36 m in diameter at the base. The top measures 8 m N - S and 11 m W - E. A masonry wall 0.75 - 1 m high encircles the top. The area inside this wall has been damaged by trees which have grown and subsequently fallen, creating large holes. The same thing has happened on the sides of the motte. The ditch, visible on the S and W sides, is between 0.75 and 1 m deep, and about 7 m wide.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of medieval defence. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits. The structures themselves may be expected to contain archaeological information concerning chronology and building techniques.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.
Source: Cadw
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