Monument Number 107739 |
| Hob Uid: 107739 | |
Location :
County of Herefordshire, Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire
Grosmont Community, Kentchurch
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| Grid Ref : SO4187024930 |
| Summary : A small motte, 16 metres in diameter, 12 feet in height with a flat top 12 feet across, is present in the garden of Twyn-y-Corras. The area has been disturbed by gardening and a wartime homeguard dug-out. One or two baileys have been suggested as adjoining the motte. |
More information : SO 418249. A mound in the garden of Twyn-y-Corras rises steeply to a height of c 12ft and has a flat top mesuring some 12ft across. The area has been disturbed by gardening and a wartime homeguard dug-out. Two large trees stand on the summit. The feature is probably a motte. There is no evidence of a bailey, but the site is in a good defensive position. (Nothing visible on available APs (RAF 1946)). (1)
Addition to list of castles in Wales and the Marches. Visited by
D King. (2)
A small motte, 16.0m in diameter, SO 41872493, as described by Thomas. Surveyed at 1:2500. (3)
Listed by Shoesmith. (4) |