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Monument Number 107739

Hob Uid: 107739
Location :
County of Herefordshire, Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire
Grosmont Community, Kentchurch
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)

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Source Number : 1
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Source details : (M Thomas)
Page(s) : 3
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Vol(s) : 08-Apr-68
Source Number : 2
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Source details : (A Hogg, D King)
Page(s) : 119
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Vol(s) : 119 - 1970
Source Number : 3
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Source details : F1 MHB 06-JUN-72
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Source Number : 4
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Page(s) : 144
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Vol(s) : vol.2

Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Motte, Bailey
Evidence : Earthwork, Conjectural Evidence
Monument Period Name : 20th Century
Display Date : World War II
Monument End Date : 1945
Monument Start Date : 1939
Monument Type : Trench
Evidence : Earthwork

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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SO 42 SW 23
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Related Warden Records :
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1972-06-06
End Date : 1972-06-06