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Pont Mathrafal Mound
9th centuryMedieval
The story
History of Pont Mathrafal Mound
Mathrafal near Welshpool, in Powys, Mid Wales, was the seat of the Kings and Princes of Powys probably from the 9th century until its destruction in 1213 by Prince Llywelyn the Great.
United Kingdom · Powys
- Built
- 9th century
- Era
- Medieval
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Powys
- UNESCO
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- Coordinates
- 52.688, -3.286
In depth
The fuller history
Key dates
- 1160After the division of Powys in 1160 it became the capital of the southern portion which eventually became known as Powys Wenwynwyn.
- 1170The 35m by 25m by 5m high motte of Mathrafal Castle dates from around the end of the 12th century and was probably built either by Owain Cyfeiliog (circa 1170) or Robert de Vieuxpont on behalf of King John in 1212.
- 1212Later in 1212, Robert de Vieuxpont was besieged in the castle by the coalition forces of Gwenwynwyn and Llywelyn the Great, he was rescued by King John.
- 1991Excavations by the University of York around 1991 found an iron and bronze figurine of St Gwynllyw (or Woolos the Warrior) in a cavity in a window base.
Historical summary drawn from Wikipedia. Read the full article.
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