Places to visit

Carreghoffa Castle - Castel Carreghoffa

This castle was built at the beginning of the twelfth century and swopped hands between the English and Welsh several times. It was finally destroyed by the Welsh in the early-mid thirteenth century and the remains seen today are significant earth works. The site is southwest of Oswestry at Llanyblodwel off the A495.

Y Breiddin Hillfort

Rodney's Pillar on top of Breidden Hill. Llandreinio Bridge and Rodney's Pillar is a watercolour dated 1794 by John Ingleby (1749 - 1808)

This is a large hillfort site occupied through the Bronze and Iron Ages into the Roman period. It is located on a ridge and the remains of the defensive ditch, stone inner bank and outer bank can be seen. Excavations have revealed timber roundhouses and other buildings existed within the fort. The site is located off the A483 and A458 northeast of Welshpool, past Trewern towards Rodneys Column.

Castell Caereinion

This is a mid-twelfth century Welsh motte and bailey castle. The mote now remains in the corner of the churchyard and the site is located at Castle Caerinion on the B4385 off the A458 west of Welshpool.

Powis Castle - Castell Powis

Powis Castle image courtesy of BBC

Castell Powis (Powis Castle). Originally a motte and bailey castle stood on the site of what is now a residence  associated with Robert Clive (Clive of India) through his son's marriage. The location of the original castle mound is close to the present house. The later dwelling saw action during the English Civil War and is now managed by the National Trust. The site is located about one mile south of Welshpool off the A483.

Montgomery Castle - Castell Trefaldwyn

View showing the ruins of Montgomery Castle. Image courtesy of National Library of Wales

Construction of this castle began in 1223 but it was rebuilt as a residence in the sixteenth century. The site is located south from Welshpool in Montgomery on the B4385 and B4388.

Ffridd Faldwynn

This Iron Age hillfort is located overlooking the Severn Valley on the outskirts of Montgomery. The remains of the banks and ditches of the fort can be seen and previous archaeology has revealed hut circles within the structure. The site can be accessed by walking up the hill from the car park at Montgomery Castle.

Dolforwyn Castle - Castell Dolforwyn

Castell Dolforwyn image source National Library of Wales Llyfgrell Genedlaethol Cymru.

Castell Dolforwyn was built in the 1270's by Llewellyn the Great this castle is located on a hilltop. The castle was taken by Edward in 1277 and despite falling back into Welsh hands in 1322 for a short period the castle remained under English control until it fell into disrepair in the later fourteenth century. The remains that can be seen today include a large round tower, rectangular keep and curtain walls. The site is located southwest of Montgomery/Trefaldwyn towards Newtown/Drenewydd at Abermule on a minor road off the A483.

Cefnllys Castle - Castell Cefnllys

Cefnllys image courtesy of Paul R. Davis via Wikimedia Commons

Cefnllys Castle (Welsh: Castell Cefn-llys). The remains of two thirteenth century Norman castles close together are on this site. The first on the north of the ridge was constructed in the mid thirteenth century but suffered severe damage and further one was constructed to the south east. Of the two the more significant remains are of the latter with a round tower within a walled court. The site is located off minor roads about two miles west of Llandrindod Wells.

Pedwar Maen, Powys

This site is located west New Rhadnor off the A44 and A481 past Llanfihangel-Nant-Melan. It is made up of four low stones leading to a burial mound.

Four Stones

This is a group of four standing stones reaching up to six feet in height. The site is located southwest of Presteigne, and west of Walton off the A44.

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