Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell y Blaidd
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Castell y Blaidd

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD102
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell y Blaidd is a prehistoric enclosure located in Radnorshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM RD102. The monument consists of a univallate hillfort or defended enclosure, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Welsh borderlands, though its precise dating within the prehistoric period remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The site preserves earthwork defences comprising a single bank and ditch, the physical remains of which continue to define the enclosed area. As with many hillforts in this region, Castell y Blaidd represents evidence of prehistoric land use and territorial organisation, though detailed chronology and functional interpretation would require archaeological investigation beyond visible surface remains.

Castell y Blaidd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD102. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell y Blaidd?

Castell y Blaidd is a prehistoric enclosure located in Radnorshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM RD102. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD102.

What period does Castell y Blaidd date from?

Castell y Blaidd dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Castell y Blaidd?

Castell y Blaidd is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is RD102.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell y Blaidd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Tinboeth (5.5 km), Llananno Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post (6 km), Rhos Crug Round Barrows (7.4 km).

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