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Aberedw Motte & Bailey Castle
The story
History of Aberedw Motte & Bailey Castle
The remains of Aberedw Castle, also known as 'Castle in Elfael Uwch Mynydd', are located at the small village of Aberedw in the county of Powys, Mid-Wales.
United Kingdom · Powys
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Powys
- UNESCO
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- Coordinates
- 52.115, -3.347
In depth
The fuller history
The castle was signed to Walter Heckelutel, as a Licence of the Crenellate, by King Edward I of England on 24 November 1284. This licence to crenellate was thought of as a way for central authority to exert power over the lords, although this is not confirmed. It is also suggested however, that the castle dates back to 1093 when the Normans invaded South Wales. Aberedw is more famously known to be the residence of Llewelyn ap Gruffydd. This man is very well known as the last native Prince of Wales.
Key dates
- 1284The castle was signed to Walter Heckelutel, as a Licence of the Crenellate, by King Edward I of England on 24 November 1284.
Historical summary drawn from Wikipedia. Read the full article.
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