Garth Enclosure, Nantmel

Has been described as a Questionable Timber Castle (Ringwork)

There are earthwork remains

NameGarth Enclosure, Nantmel
Alternative Names
Historic CountryRadnorshire
Modern AuthorityPowys
1974 AuthorityPowys
CommunityNantmel

Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust record of ? ringwork reads 'Enclosure on east end of narrow ridge. Banks with external ditches on NE and SW with slight scarp conjoining north ends. Probably entrance at south. Further bank possibly indicated on SE.'

Gatehouse Comments

Location makes site clearly originally Iron Age and medieval use seems highly unlikely although Nantmel church is only about 900m to the SW.

- Philip Davis

Not scheduled

Not Listed

The National Monument Record (Coflein) number(s)
County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid ReferenceSO037672
Latitude52.295108795166
Longitude-3.41242003440857
Eastings303750
Northings267270
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