Mold or Gwyddgrug was an important castle and the administrative centre of a Marcher Lordship, the impressive and complex earthworks reflecting this status. First mentioned in , it probably dates to the early years of the Norman conquest, subsequent documentary references indicating several episodes of destruction and rebuilding. In spite of later landscaping, large areas of the site retain considerable buried archaeological potential, the historic record raising the possibility of multiple periods of timber and possibly masonry construction.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and an area around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive. All government data published here is used under licence. Please do not contact AncientMonuments. Ancient Monuments. History on the Ground. At the base of the castle hill is the Gorsedd Circle, looking for all the world like a prehistoric stone circle. There's nothing ancient about it, however; it was erected in when Mold hosted the annual National Eisteddfod.
Mold Castle is a fascinating site. Trees obscure the castle motte, but it is interesting to see how the site planned by the Normans evolved over time and was transformed into a public park. And the Gorsedd Circle adds a sense of history and timelessness to the site. Most photos are available for licensing, please contact Britain Express image library. We've 'tagged' this attraction information to help you find related historic attractions and learn more about major time periods mentioned.
Heritage Rated from 1- 5 low-exceptional on historic interest. Mold, St Mary's Church - 0. Tower - 1. Soughton Hall - 2 miles Garden. Ewloe Castle - 3. Hartsheath Hall - 4. Penbedw Stone Circle - 4. Hawarden Old Castle - 5. Heritage Rating:. Cardiff Swansea. The steps leading up the motte. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy Useful Addresses. Battle for Control Mold Castle was besieged a number of times by the Welsh princes as they battled with the Anglo-Normans for control of the country.
Future Plans In Bailey Hill was acquired for the local community and it has been in use as a recreational area for town since then. Outer bailey at Mold Castle The steps leading up the motte. C astles F orts B attles. History and sat nav for castles, forts and battles. Mold Castle was constructed on a natural glacial mound and consisted of two baileys plus a motte.
All had earth and timber defences with no evidence that stone was ever used. Possibly built upon an existing earthwork, perhaps a hillfort, Mold Castle may have been constructed as early as the late eleventh century as Norman settlers sought to carve out territory for themselves in the borderlands.
Alternatively it could have been raised in the first half of the twelfth century as the first recorded reference dates to at which time it was owned by Robert de Montalt. His family acquired their name from the site when 'mont haut', meaning high hill, became Montalt. This would become further corrupted over the years into Mold. As with many border castles, Mold changed hands on multiple occasions during the turbulent years of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
With King Stephen of England distracted by the Anarchy, the native Welsh expanded their power and territory at the expense of the Marcher Lords. Even after the accession of Henry II in , Owain would see further success.
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