CASTLE MADOC, MOUND

Site Details

NPRN
305741
Map Reference
SO03NW
Grid Reference
SO0245336900
Unitary (Local) Authority
Powys
Old County
Brecknockshire
Community
Honddu Isaf
Type of Site
MOTTE
Broad Class
Defence
Period
Medieval?

Site Description

NAR SO03NW4

Identified as a castle motte, this is one of two castle sites in the grounds of Castell Madoc House (NPRN 86032). The other, a ringwork (NPRN 92160) lies 120m to the north-east.
A steep sided oval mound, 28m north-east to south-west by 20m and 5.6m high. There is no trace of a ditch. The house is thought to lie within the area of the bailey.
It is likely that the mound was adapted as a garden feature.

John Wiles 28.02.07