Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastle Bank Hillfort
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Castle Bank Hillfort

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD149
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Bank Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales. The site comprises a substantial univallate hillfort, defined by a single defensive rampart with an external ditch, positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. Dating to the Iron Age, the hillfort represents a significant example of the defensive and settlement strategies employed by Iron Age communities in the Welsh Marches region. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation system and remains an important archaeological record of Iron Age settlement patterns in Radnorshire.

Castle Bank Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD149. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Bank Hillfort?

Castle Bank Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD149.

What period does Castle Bank Hillfort date from?

Castle Bank Hillfort dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Bank Hillfort?

Castle Bank Hillfort 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 RD149.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Bank Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aberedw Hill Deserted Rural Settlement (6.2 km), Aberedw Hill Round Barrows (6.5 km), Llwyn-y-wrach standing stone (6.9 km).

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