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Castell Aberlleiniog
The story
History of Castell Aberlleiniog
Castell Aberlleiniog (Welsh for 'castle of the mouth of the Lleiniog') is a motte and bailey fortress near the village of Llangoed on the Isle of Anglesey, in Wales, built between 1080 and 1099 by Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester.
United Kingdom · Anglesey
- Built
- 1080
- Era
- Medieval
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Anglesey
- UNESCO
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- Coordinates
- 53.293, -4.077
In depth
The fuller history
Castell Aberlleiniog is built in a strategic position beside the Menai Strait opposite the Norman castle at Abergwyngregyn, showing that visual communication was important to the Norman invaders. It was probably erected by Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester, when he conquered Gwynedd in 1088. There are few historical documents that detail the events the castle has seen through its life, however some do survive, including a record of a siege in 1094 by Gruffudd ap Cynan on his return from Ireland. The siege was successful, 124 Norman defenders died in the battle.
Key dates
- 1080Castell Aberlleiniog (Welsh for 'castle of the mouth of the Lleiniog') is a motte and bailey fortress near the village of Llangoed on the Isle of Anglesey, in Wales, built between 1080 and 1099 by Hugh d'Avranches, 1st…
- 1088It was probably erected by Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester, when he conquered Gwynedd in 1088.
- 1094There are few historical documents that detail the events the castle has seen through its life, however some do survive, including a record of a siege in 1094 by Gruffudd ap Cynan on his return from Ireland.
- 2008The site was restored from 2008 and is (2016) open to the public.
Historical summary drawn from Wikipedia. Read the full article.
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