
What is recorded here
The National Monuments Record of Wales records Castell Dolforwyn; Dolforwyn Castle, Abermule as Castle from the Medieval period. The saved point comes from the official national record. Inclusion does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Dolforwyn Castle was built by Llywelyn the Great, ruler of Gwynedd, in the early 13th century, around 1220–1230, as part of his efforts to consolidate Welsh control over the Marches. It is remembered as a key strategic stronghold in the struggle between Welsh princes and English lords during the medieval period.
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Places near here
Dolforwyn CastleCastle · 3 yd
Keep and gatehouse - Dolforwyn CastleCastle, fort or tower · 26 yd
castle woodWood · 208 yd
The CottageHouse · 870 yd
River Severn,Abermule bypass bridgeHeritage place · 894 yd
Abermule Business ParkBusiness Park · 1006 yd
Hill east of Bettws CedewainMountain or hill · 1.3 mi
Hengwm PlantationWood · 1.6 mi
Penarth Feeder Weir, Montgomeryshire Canal, NewtownWeir · 1.6 mi
Steps up to the cemeteryChurch, cross or graveyard · 2.4 mi
Cemetery Garden, NewtownCemetery Garden · 2.9 mi
Hillside at Highgate HillMountain or hill · 3.0 miOther information
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