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Dingestow Castle

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 01450g
Trust : Glamorgan Gwent
Community : Mitchel Troy
Unitary authority : Monmouthshire
NGR : SO45601044
Site Type (preferred type first) : Medieval Castle
Status : Scheduled Monument

Summary :
Phillips notes that the earthwork situated in Dingestow initially appears to be a large motte with a raised bailey, though further investigation reveals contrary evidence such as its form as a large flat topped rectangular mound with steep, high sides on all sides except the east. He states that it is unusual in design due to the majority of mottes being rounded, and that it may have a rectangular form indicating a masonry castle. Phillips interprets the site as a possible motte/masonry castle of mid-date; the extent of what is natural or tumble from the castle is unknown and he questions its inclusion as a motte and bailey castle (Phillips 2004).

Description :
Phillips notes that the earthwork situated in Dingestow initially appears to be a large motte with a raised bailey, though further investigation reveals contrary evidence such as its form as a large flat topped rectangular mound with steep, high sides on all sides except the east. He states that it is unusual in design due to the majority of mottes being rounded, and that it may have a rectangular form indicating a masonry castle. Phillips interprets the site as a possible motte/masonry castle of mid-date; the extent of what is natural or tumble from the castle is unknown and he questions its inclusion as a motte and bailey castle (Phillips 2004).

Sources :
Connors, O. J. , 2013 , The Effects of Anglo-Norman Lordship upon the Landscape of Post-Conquest Monmouthshire
Phillips, N. , 2004 , Thesis: Earthwork Castles of Gwent and Ergyng AD 1050 - 1250
Roderick A.J. & Rees W. , 1957 , The accounts of the ministers for the Lordships of Abergavenny, Grosmont, Skenfrith and White Castle for the year A.D. 1256-1257. Publ.Rec.Off. ministers' accounts Bundle 1094 No 11. Part III - The Lordship of Monmouth. , South Wales and Monmouth Record Society : 4 : 6-29
01/PM Arch in Wales/1969/no 62 - SPURIOUS ENTRY (MAS)
02/Desc Text/Cadw/ Full Management Report/2006/ Copy in further information file

Events :
E004063 : Earthwork Castles of Gwent and Ergyng AD 1050 - 1250 (year : 2004)
E008773 : GGAT52: Monmouthshire Historic Settlements, Caldicot & Raglan (year : 1999)

Related records
National Monuments Record NPRN 93443

Compiled date : 02-09-1988


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