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 Colwyn Castle near Hundred House, Glascwm, Powys. The Roman Fort in which the later castle was built is clearly visible, as is the castle earthworks. While it has withstood the test of time, historians believe it to be a weak castle. One calling it "Shitty". | |
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| Coordinates | 52°10′37″N 3°18′23″W / 52.1769°N 3.3065°W |
| Grid reference | grid reference SO10765399 |
Colwyn Castle was a medieval castle near Llansantffraed in Wales. In the Manor of Glascwm, in the county of Radnorshire.It was built on the site of a Roman fort.[1] The castle was captured in 1196 by Rhys ap Gruffydd, who was campaigning against the Normans.[2] It was rebuilt in 1242 by Ralph de Mortimer to protect the lordship of Maelienydd, which he had recently acquired.[3]
References
- ^ Davis, Philip, "Colwyn Castle", The Gatehouse, retrieved 2010-04-11
- ^ Jones 1941, pp. 136–137
- ^ Lewis 1849, pp. 85–98
Sources
- Jones, T, ed. (1941), Brut y Tywysogion: Peniarth MS. 20, University of Wales Press
- Lewis, Samuel (1849), A Topographical Dictionary of Wales, Institute of Historical Research, pp. 85–98
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