Scheduled MonumentsWalesDiscoed Castle Mound
Medieval · Motte

Discoed Castle Mound

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD059
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Discoed Castle Mound is a motte of medieval date situated in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument consists of a substantial earthwork mound typical of Norman defensive structures, representing the early medieval period of castle construction in the Welsh Marches. The motte at Discoed forms part of the network of Norman fortifications established to control and defend this borderland region. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw record RD059, reflecting its significance as a surviving example of Norman-period military architecture in Radnorshire.

Discoed Castle Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD059. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Discoed Castle Mound?

Discoed Castle Mound is a motte of medieval date situated in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD059.

What period does Discoed Castle Mound date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Discoed Castle Mound?

Discoed Castle Mound 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 RD059.

What other scheduled monuments are near Discoed Castle Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Nimble (6.1 km), Old Radnor Castle (6.4 km), Worsell Wood cairn cemetery (7.2 km).

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