Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastle Arnold
Medieval · Mound

Castle Arnold

Wales
Cadw SAM MM086
Period
Medieval
Site type
Mound
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Arnold is a medieval mound and domestic site located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM MM086. The site represents the earthwork remains of a medieval settlement, with the mound forming the principal topographical feature of archaeological interest. Though specific details regarding its founding date and architectural development remain limited in the wider scholarly record, the monument preserves evidence of medieval domestic occupation and settlement patterns characteristic of the Welsh marches and border regions. The site's designation reflects its importance as a surviving example of medieval earthwork construction and its potential to contribute to understanding of medieval Welsh settlement archaeology.

Castle Arnold is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM086. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Arnold?

Castle Arnold is a medieval mound and domestic site located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM MM086. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM086.

What period does Castle Arnold date from?

Castle Arnold dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a mound. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Arnold?

Castle Arnold 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 MM086.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Arnold?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Mary's Yard Castle Mound (4.3 km), Ffynnon Angoeron Holy Well (5.4 km), Coed y Bwnydd Camp (5.6 km).

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