Hen Domen, Medieval motte-and-bailey castle in Montgomery, Great Britain
The castle features an 8-meter-high motte with steep sides and a flat summit, accompanied by a bailey covering 0.13 hectares of land.
Roger de Montgomery constructed this timber fortification in 1071 following the Norman Conquest, establishing it as the original Montgomery Castle.
Archaeological excavations at the site have revealed complex building foundations, including a large hall and defensive structures with wooden palisades.
Visitors can examine scale models and artifacts from archaeological investigations at The Old Bell Museum in Montgomery, located 1.6 kilometers from the site.
The castle's location provides strategic views across the Severn Valley and Vale of Montgomery, explaining its military significance during medieval times.
Location: Montgomery
Inception: 1070s
Part of: list of Scheduled Roman to modern Monuments in Powys
GPS coordinates: 52.57429,-3.16169
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:08
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