Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastle Ring
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Castle Ring

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD062
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Ring is a prehistoric enclosure located in Radnorshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM RD062. The site comprises a roughly circular or oval earthwork defined by banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age hillfort construction in the Welsh borderlands, though dating and occupation evidence require archaeological confirmation. Its position within the upland landscape of Radnorshire reflects the settlement patterns typical of later prehistoric communities in this region. The monument represents an important example of defensive or communal enclosure from the Iron Age period, though detailed archaeological investigation would be necessary to establish its precise chronology and function.

Castle Ring is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD062. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Ring?

Castle Ring is a prehistoric enclosure located in Radnorshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM RD062. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD062.

What period does Castle Ring date from?

Castle Ring 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 Castle Ring?

Castle Ring 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 RD062.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Ring?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three Roman Camps (revealed by aerial photography) NE of Walton (4 km), Castle Nimble (4.6 km), Old Radnor Castle (4.9 km).

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