Alexanderstone Motte 1
Alexanderstone Motte 1 is one of two medieval earthwork fortifications in close proximity near the village of Alexanderstone in Powys. The motte dates from the twelfth century and was likely part of a network of Norman strongpoints defending the approaches to Brecon. The earthwork occupies a strong natural position overlooking local routeways. The motte would originally have carried a timber tower and possibly a small enclosure. Its purpose was to secure local land tenure and monitor east to west movement along the Usk corridor. Although little written history survives specifically for Alexanderstone, the presence of two mottes suggests an area of contested or shifting authority, with one fortification possibly superseding the other. Today the motte survives as a clear earth mound, partly wooded, with traces of defensive scarping around its base. Alternate names: Alexanderstone Upper Motte
Alexanderstone Motte 1
Alexanderstone Motte 1 is one of two medieval earthwork fortifications in close proximity near the village of Alexanderstone in Powys. The motte dates from the twelfth century and was likely part of a network of Norman strongpoints defending the approaches to Brecon. The earthwork occupies a strong natural position overlooking local routeways. The motte would originally have carried a timber tower and possibly a small enclosure. Its purpose was to secure local land tenure and monitor east to west movement along the Usk corridor. Although little written history survives specifically for Alexanderstone, the presence of two mottes suggests an area of contested or shifting authority, with one fortification possibly superseding the other. Today the motte survives as a clear earth mound, partly wooded, with traces of defensive scarping around its base.