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Caer Licyn, Motte and Bailey

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NPRN307895
Map ReferenceST39SE
Grid ReferenceST3898092830
Unitary (Local) AuthorityNewport
Old CountyMonmouthshire
CommunityLangstone
Type Of SiteMOTTE AND BAILEY
PeriodMedieval
Description
The site consists of a subrectangular/oval enclosure, defined by a scarp and ditch, measuring about 90m north-east by south-west by 82m overall, set upon the summit of a steep ridge above the Usk valley. An unditched mound, 25m in diameter and 2m-3m high, is set towards its north-west side. The site is overgrown with trees and a track cuts across the north-west side of the enclosure.
Sources:
OS record card ST39SE35.
RCAHMW air photos: 945058/62; 955222/54.

D.Leighton & J.Wiles, RCAHMW, 5 April 2016