
What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Powys.
Built by the Normans in the 12th century, Castle Caereinion was held by the powerful De Braose family and later the Mortimers, playing a key role in the control of mid-Wales during the medieval struggle between England and Wales. It is remembered for its strategic importance and as a symbol of Norman expansion into Welsh territories.
Places near here
Castle Caereinion Waiting RoomCastle, fort or tower · 34 yd
Castle Caereinion signal boxCastle, fort or tower · 59 yd
Castle Caereinion Signal Box, Castle Caereinion Station, Welshpool and Llanfair Light RailwaySignal Box · 74 yd
Castle Caereinion Station, Welshpool and Llanfair Light RailwayRailway Station · 78 yd
Cemetery Recycling binChurch, cross or graveyard · 588 yd
Waterfall in Nant fforchWaterfall · 1327 yd
Up Hill from SylfaenMountain or hill · 1.1 mi
Ty MawrHeritage attraction · 1.2 mi
Hill beside Ty MawrMountain or hill · 1.2 mi
Moydog WoodForest · 1.3 mi
Brook in Moydog WoodForest or wood · 1.3 mi
Y GolfaMountain / peak · 1.5 miOther information
Photo: John Firth · CC BY-SA 2.0