Tynewydd Mound, Leeswood
Has been described as a Possible Timber Castle (Motte)
There are earthwork remains
| Name | Tynewydd Mound, Leeswood |
| Alternative Names | |
| Historic Country | Flintshire |
| Modern Authority | Flintshire |
| 1974 Authority | Clwyd |
| Community | Leeswood |
Mound has appearance of a tumulus but tenants maintain it is natural. Erosion by river reveals gravel composition which may suggest it is natural (Davies 1949, 246-7). Pronounced circular mound 16m diam and 2m high. On high ground on lip of a deep stream cutting into S side of mound revealing packed gravel and glacial pebbles (OS 1959). Apparently artificial mound with flat top in strong defensive position. shape and position typical of a small motte (OS 1975). Not possible to determine whether this site is a motte or a barrow. Its position is defensive and it has a flat top. On balance, probably a motte, but no trace of a bailey. Eroded on its very steep SE side. Base of slope on NW side extends into field beyond the fenceline. Situated on NE end of a ridge, overlooking a stream on S/SE side. Dimensions: SW-NE 20m, NW-SW 17m, height 2.5m (CPAT 1999). Considered a possible motte by Spurgeon who describes it as being located at Maes William, Mold Rural (Manley, J, Grenter, S & Gale, F, 1991, pp171). (Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust HER)
A pronounced circular mound, 16m in diameter and 2.0m high. The lower part of the mound, exposed through stream erosion, appears natural, however the upper part may represent the adoption of a natural feature to form a barrow or motte. (source Os495card; SJ26SW3). (Coflein)
Not scheduled
Not Listed
The National Monument Record (Coflein) number(s)
County Historic Environment Record
| OS Map Grid Reference | SJ245612 |
| Latitude | 53.1426696777344 |
| Longitude | -3.1287899017334 |
| Eastings | 324580 |
| Northings | 361210 |
