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Newcastle Castle

Wales
Cadw SAM GM063
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newcastle Castle is a medieval fortification located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM063. The castle dates to the medieval period and served as a defensive stronghold within the Welsh landscape. Its physical remains reflect the military architecture typical of medieval Welsh castles, though the extent of surviving structures reflects the passage of centuries and periods of abandonment. The site represents an important element of the medieval defensive network that characterised Wales during the post-Conquest period.

Newcastle Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM063. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newcastle Castle?

Newcastle Castle is a medieval fortification located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM063. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM063.

What period does Newcastle Castle date from?

Newcastle Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Newcastle Castle?

Newcastle Castle 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 GM063.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newcastle Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunraven Castle Hillfort (7.5 km), Rhyle Round Barrow (7.6 km), Buarth-Mawr Barn (8.1 km).

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