Castles · Mid Wales
Aberdyfi Castle
Aberdyfi Castle — ruined castle in Ceredigion, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dovey Junction · 1.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Aberdyfi Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1156. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "ruined castle in Ceredigion, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 52.5538°, -3.9377°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Aberdyfi Castle is a castle located near Glandyfi, Ceredigion, in Wales. All that now remains is the motte, which is referred to as Domen Las (traditionally meaning "blue mound" in Welsh).
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Background
History
Aberdyfi Castle was founded by the Lord Rhys, Rhys ap Gruffydd in 1156, shortly after he had become ruler of Deheubarth. Rhys had heard rumours that Owain Gwynedd was planning to invade Ceredigion in order to reclaim it for Gwynedd. Rhys responded by building a castle at Aberdyfi. However, the threatened invasion did not take place, and Turvey claims that Owain's intention may have been to test the resolve of the new ruler. Rhys "raised a ditch to give battle", according to Brut y Tywysogion, known as the 'Chronicles of the Princes' in English. Although the threat had not materialised, an earthwork topped by a timber castle was built on the site. A motte was constructed at the end of a low…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5538, -3.9377
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Ysgubor-y-coed
- Postcode
- SY20 8SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Established
- 1156
- Nearest railway station
- Dovey Junction — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4667053 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aberdyfi Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Field near Domen Las - geograph.org.uk - 955749.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aberdyfi Castle?
- Aberdyfi Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY20 8SS), in the parish of Ysgubor-y-coed.
- When was Aberdyfi Castle built?
- Built or established in 1156.
- Is Aberdyfi Castle a listed building?
- Aberdyfi Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Aberdyfi Castle charge admission?
- Aberdyfi Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Aberdyfi Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dovey Junction, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY20 8SS.