Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastle Nimble
Medieval · Motte and Bailey

Castle Nimble

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD046
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte and Bailey
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Nimble is a motte and bailey castle situated in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork mound typical of Norman defensive architecture, dating to the medieval period following the Norman settlement of the region. The site represents the characteristic form of early medieval fortification employed during the consolidation of Norman control in the Welsh Marches, with its raised mound designed to support timber or stone defensive structures. The castle's earthwork remains survive as testament to the strategic importance of this location in the medieval landscape of Radnorshire.

Castle Nimble is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD046. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Nimble?

Castle Nimble is a motte and bailey castle situated in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD046.

What period does Castle Nimble date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Nimble?

Castle Nimble 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 RD046.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Nimble?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Worsell Wood cairn cemetery (1.9 km), Castle Twts (4.9 km), Mound 150yds (140m) N of church (5 km).

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