Scheduled MonumentsWalesStanage Mound & Bailey Castle
Medieval · Motte and Bailey

Stanage Mound & Bailey Castle

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD055
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte and Bailey
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stanage Mound and Bailey Castle is a motte and bailey fortification located in Radnorshire, Wales, representing the Norman strategy of establishing defensive strongholds across the Welsh Marches during the medieval period. The monument comprises the characteristic earthwork features of this fortification type: a raised mound or motte with an associated bailey or defended enclosure, typical of eleventh and twelfth century military architecture. As with many motte and bailey castles in this region, Stanage likely served both as a military installation to control local territory and as an administrative centre during the Norman consolidation of the Welsh borders. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument under Welsh heritage protection.

Stanage Mound & Bailey Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD055. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stanage Mound & Bailey Castle?

Stanage Mound and Bailey Castle is a motte and bailey fortification located in Radnorshire, Wales, representing the Norman strategy of establishing defensive strongholds across the Welsh Marches during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD055.

What period does Stanage Mound & Bailey Castle date from?

Stanage Mound & Bailey Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte and bailey. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Stanage Mound & Bailey Castle?

Stanage Mound & Bailey 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 RD055.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stanage Mound & Bailey Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Norton Mound And Bailey Castle (6.4 km), Lingen Castle (6.8 km), Stapleton Castle (7.5 km).

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