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Latitude: 53.0568 / 53°3'24"N
Longitude: -3.6973 / 3°41'50"W
OS Eastings: 286339
OS Northings: 352409
OS Grid: SH863524
Mapcode National: GBR 68.CGC9
Mapcode Global: WH66C.5FMF
Entry Name: Maes-Gwyn Castle Mound
Scheduled Date:
Source: Cadw
Source ID: 3598
Cadw Legacy ID: DE128
Schedule Class: Defence
Category: Mound
Period: Prehistoric
County: Conwy
Community: Pentrefoelas
Traditional County: Denbighshire
A small mound 15' across the top. It is 10' high towards the stream, but only 6' towards the farm house. There is a bank to the south west. Not a very convincing castle mound.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of prehistoric settlement practices. It is an important relic of the prehistoric landscape and retains significant archaeological potential.
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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