- Colwyn Castle
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Colwyn Castle Llansantffraed, Powys 
Site of Colwyn Castle
Shown within WalesCoordinates grid reference SO10765399 Colwyn Castle was a medieval castle near Llansantffraed in Wales. 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
- Notes
- ^ Davis, Philip, "Colwyn Castle", The Gatehouse, http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/Welshsites/860.html, retrieved 2010-04-11
- ^ Jones 1941, pp. 136–137
- ^ Lewis 1849, pp. 85–98
- Bibliography
- 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, http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=47856#s19
External links
Categories:- Castle stubs
- Castles in Powys
- Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Wales
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