Castles · Mid Wales
Dolforwyn Castle
Also known as: Castell Dolforwyn
Dolforwyn Castle — Grade I listed building in Powys. Castle.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newtown · 5.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dolforwyn Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1273. Constructed primarily of stone. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by Cadw. Managed by Cadw. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed building in Powys. Castle". Coordinates: 52.5465°, -3.2520°.
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Heritage listing
Dolforwyn Castle (Welsh: Castell Dolforwyn) is a Welsh medieval castle above the village of Abermule, Powys. The fortification was established by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Gwynedd in the late 13th century. It is sited on a wooded ridge commanding excellent views of the upper Severn Valley. Dolforwyn Castle is a fine example of a native Welsh castle design as opposed to those built by the Cambro-Normans during the Norman invasion of Wales.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dolforwyn Castle (Welsh: Castell Dolforwyn) is a Welsh medieval castle above the village of Abermule, Powys. The fortification was established by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Gwynedd in the late 13th century. It is sited on a wooded ridge commanding excellent views of the upper Severn Valley. Dolforwyn Castle is a fine example of a native Welsh castle design as opposed to those built by the Cambro-Normans during the Norman invasion of Wales.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5465, -3.2520
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Abermule with Llandyssil
- Postcode
- SY15 6JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Established
- 1273
- Nearest railway station
- Newtown — 5.5 km
- Official site
- cadw.gov.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q1235495 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dolforwyn Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Dolforwyn Castle Powys Wales.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dolforwyn Castle?
- Dolforwyn Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY15 6JH), in the parish of Abermule with Llandyssil.
- When was Dolforwyn Castle built?
- Built or established in 1273.
- Who runs Dolforwyn Castle?
- Dolforwyn Castle is operated by Cadw.
- Is Dolforwyn Castle a listed building?
- Dolforwyn Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Dolforwyn Castle charge admission?
- Dolforwyn Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dolforwyn Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Newtown, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY15 6JH.