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Graig-yr-Eurych, Castle Mound

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NPRN307913
Map ReferenceST39SW
Grid ReferenceST3189092490
Unitary (Local) AuthorityNewport
Old CountyMonmouthshire
CommunityCaerleon
Type Of SiteMOTTE
PeriodMedieval
Description
The castle mound is located on the north side of Malthouse Road and rests on the steep slopes above the Afon Lwyd. It is an oval mound measuring about 36m east by west by 24m and is 4.7m high; its top measures 19m by 12m. The mound is ditched and counterscarped elsewhere, and is overgrown with trees.
Sources:
OS record card ST39SW12.
RCAHMW air photo: 945077/59.

J.Wiles 17.02.03