Close Bank Enclosure, Llandinam

In the community of Llandinam. In the historic county of Montgomeryshire (Modern authority of Powys, preserved county of Powys).

CPAT record of ? medieval castle reads 'Remains of a strong rectangular enclosure measuring 90 yards by 45 yards and aligned north-east to south-west protected on three sides by steep natural slopes and on west by a ditch and bank and producing a large quantity of stone which was subsequently used for building when ploughed (Hamer, E., 1868; Davies, D. 1857). No such feature visible to OS 1978 Feature possible destroyed. Possible mis-siting and duplication of PAR 1845. Note also aerial photo mark (Supposedly of natural origin) at SN99868966 - see PAR 6293).' Was the stone produced by ploughing already worked? There are a number of stone quarries in the area. I suspect an Iron Age site.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SN998894

Air Photo from Air Photo and general mapping	1st edition OS Map from Mid to late 19th century maps
Modern Map from Landscape form and features	Modern Map from General location and route planning
Geograph British Isles occasionally has photos of the site and will usually give an idea of the surrounding landscape.

Sources of information, references and further reading

This site's County Historic Environment Record (formerly Sites and Monuments Record) number is 1851 'grey' literature, such as watching brief reports, held by H.E.R.s is often poorly referenced and is unlikely to be recorded in this website.

• Journal Articles
  • Hamer, 1868, 'Ancient Arwystli: its earthworks and other ancient remains' Montgomeryshire Collections Vol1 p207-32
    Davies, D., 1857, 'Caersws. Roman Remains discovered and described' Archaeologia Cambrensis Vol12 p168