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Castell Crug Eryr
The story
History of Castell Crug Eryr
Crug Eryr Castle (Castell Crug Eryr) was a motte and bailey-style castle located atop a hill adjacent to the A44 about 2 miles northwest of Llanfihangel Nant Melan, near New Radnor in Powys, Wales.
United Kingdom · Powys
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Powys
- UNESCO
- —
- Coordinates
- 53.472, -4.400
In depth
The fuller history
The castle's exact origins are unclear, though some scholars believe it belonged to the princes of Maelienydd, considering that Maelgwn ap Cadwallon, 'Prince of Melenia' (i.e. Maelienydd) son of Cadwallon ap Madog, received the Archbishop of Canterbury at Crug Eryr Castle in March 1188. This occasion was an early stop on the Tour of Wales during which the Archbishop was accompanied by Gerald of Wales. This tour was intended as a recruiting campaign of the Third Crusade.
Historical summary drawn from Wikipedia. Read the full article.
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