Maes Hywaid Motte, Welsh St Donats

Has been described as a Rejected Timber Castle (Motte)

There are earthwork remains

NameMaes Hywaid Motte, Welsh St Donats
Alternative Names
Historic CountryGlamorgan
Modern AuthorityVale of Glamorgan
1974 AuthoritySouth Glamorgan
CommunityWelsh St Donats

A suspected motte was reported to the Royal Commission in 1967. On investigation, it was found to be located at the edge of a cornfield, and constituted a large grassy mound. Several eroded sections of its flanks showed it to be a neglected heap of manure. (Spurgeon)

Not scheduled

Not Listed

County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid ReferenceST032750
Latitude51.4654808044434
Longitude-3.39450001716614
Eastings303230
Northings175080
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Journals

  • Spurgeon, C.J. with Roberts, D.J. and Thomas, H.J., 1999, 'Supposed Castles in Glamorgan; A review' Archaeology in Wales Vol. 39 27-40