Clawdd-du, Medieval moat in Monmouth, Great Britain.
The Clawdd-du stretches for 600 yards in a semi-circular shape from the River Monnow, featuring a water-filled ditch measuring 35 to 40 feet wide.
During the medieval period, this defensive structure protected the Overmonnow district from Welsh attacks while the area specialized in iron working and wool production.
The name Clawdd-du originates from Old Welsh language elements, where clawdd means dike or bank, and du translates to black in English.
The remains of this ancient structure are accessible near Drybridge House, with the medieval bridge section classified as a Grade II listed building.
Archaeological excavations revealed the ditch was created in two distinct phases, with construction occurring before the mid-thirteenth century and after the mid-fourteenth century.
Location: Monmouth
GPS coordinates: 51.80700,-2.72170
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:41
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