Camen Mound

Has been described as a Rejected Timber Castle (Motte)

There are uncertain remains

NameCamen Mound
Alternative NamesTomen
Historic CountryMontgomeryshire
Modern AuthorityPowys
1974 AuthorityPowys
CommunityMeifod

Apparently natural flat topped mound scarped by stream on its southern edge (OS 1972). Formerly noted as possible motte by RCAHM 1911. (Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust HER)

In the grounds, and at the back, of Coed y Maen. A low mound, which may be the remains of a larger earthen structure; but it is too dilpidated to admit of classification. (RCAHMW 1911)

Gatehouse Comments

Does not seem to ever have really been suggested as a castle but can certainly be rejected as one.

- Philip Davis

Not scheduled

Not Listed

County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid ReferenceSJ156142
Latitude52.7196884155273
Longitude-3.24974989891052
Eastings315680
Northings314290
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Books

  • RCAHMW, 1911, An inventory of the Ancient Monuments of Montgomeryshire (HMSO) p. 152 no. 780 online copy

Journals

  • Spurgeon, C.J., 1966, ‘The castles of Montgomeryshire’ Montgomeryshire Collections Vol. 59 p. 56 (reject) online copy
  • Spurgeon, C.J., 1964 'Y Wern Camp, Berriew' Archaeology in Wales Vol. 4 p. 11