Mold Castle, Medieval castle ruin in Mold, Wales
Mold Castle is a castle ruin on a high conical mound with two separate baileys connected by deep ditches and earthwork defenses. The structures spread across the hilltop location and follow the typical layout of a Norman fortress designed to control the surrounding landscape.
Norman conquerors built this fortification in the middle of the 12th century to establish control in North Wales. The site later changed hands to Welsh rulers and became part of shifting power struggles in the region over subsequent generations.
The castle site transformed into a memorial garden in the early 1900s to honor local soldiers who died during World War I.
The site is easily accessible on foot with open vantage points from the mound across the surrounding landscape. Visitors should expect variable weather and wear sturdy footwear since paths cross over earthworks and open grassland.
Underground excavations revealed masonry foundations suggesting the original fortress contained more substantial stone structures than previously thought. These discoveries indicate that the visible earthworks once supported impressive stone walls and buildings.
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