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Old Castle, Motte;Cefnllys Old Castle

Motte

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Cefnllys Old Castle was built by the Normans in the 12th century and later held by Llywelyn the Great, the Prince of Gwynedd, in the early 13th century. It is important as a key medieval stronghold in the struggle for control of mid-Wales between Norman lords and Welsh princes.

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The National Monuments Record of Wales records Old Castle, Motte;Cefnllys Old Castle as Motte 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.
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