Yielden Castle

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Yielden Castle was a 12th century castle located in Yielden in the county of Bedfordshire, England (grid reference TL01386694).

Yielden Castle has also been known, or recorded as, "Yeldon Castle", "Yelden Castle", "Giuelden Castle" and "Yielding Castle". It was a Motte-and-bailey castle that had two baileys. It was first mentioned in historical records in 1173. The castle was in decay by 1360.

Excavations were done on the site in 1881 and 1882. A 13th century stone curtain was found at that time.

Today, it is little more than an earthworks mound, though some remains can be seen. It is a Scheduled Monument.