Castles · Mid Wales
Ystrad Peithyll
Ystrad Peithyll — remains of a small 12th-century castle in Ceredigion, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Capel Bangor · 2.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ystrad Peithyll is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "remains of a small 12th-century castle in Ceredigion, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 52.4232°, -3.9820°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ystrad Peithyll (also known as Stradpeithyll in the Brut y Tywysogion and Rhosgoch Motte) is the remains of a small 12th-century motte-and-bailey castle on the River Peithyll, near Penrhyn-coch in northern Ceredigion, Wales. The castle was attacked and destroyed by followers of Gruffydd ap Rhys in the early 12th century.
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Background
History
Ystrad Peithyll Castle was built in the wake of the Norman occupation of Wales under Henry I. The structure was surrounded by enemy forces before being overrun. Many of the inhabitants were killed and the castle itself was set on fire and largely destroyed. Razo himself was at another castle in his possession at the time, Ystrad Antarron, and Gruffydd ap Rhys subsequently turned his attention to there after sacking Ystrad Peithyll.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4232, -3.9820
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Trefeurig
- Postcode
- SY23 3HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Nearest railway station
- Capel Bangor — 2.7 km
- Official site
- www.coflein.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q8059805 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ystrad Peithyll (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rhosgoch Motte - geograph.org.uk - 36502.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ystrad Peithyll?
- Ystrad Peithyll is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 3HY), in the parish of Trefeurig.
- Is Ystrad Peithyll a listed building?
- Ystrad Peithyll is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Ystrad Peithyll charge admission?
- Ystrad Peithyll typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ystrad Peithyll?
- The nearest railway station is Capel Bangor, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 3HY.