CAER LICYN

Site Details

NPRN
307895
Map Reference
ST39SE
Grid Reference
ST38989283
Unitary (Local) Authority
Newport
Old County
Monmouthshire
Community
Langstone
Type of Site
MOTTE AND BAILEY?
Broad Class
Defence
Period
Medieval?

Site Description

A subrectangular/oval enclosure, c.90m NE-SW by 82m, set upon the summit of a steep ridge above the Usk valley, defined by a scarp and ditch, having an unditched mound, 25m in diameter and 2.0-3.0m high, set towards its NW side.
(source Os495card; ST39SE35)
RCAHMW AP945058/62; 955222/54
J.Wiles 17.02.03