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Castell Gwalter
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The story
History of Castell Gwalter
Painscastle (Welsh: Castell-paen) is a village and community in Powys (formerly Radnorshire), Wales which takes its name from the castle at its heart.
United Kingdom
- Built
- 1137
- Era
- Medieval
- Country
- United Kingdom
- UNESCO
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- Coordinates
- 52.461, -4.030
In depth
The fuller history
Key dates
- 1137The first castle would appear to have been built by Pain fitzJohn and probably destroyed after his death in 1137.
- 1195The castle was rebuilt and in the hands of William de Braose, 4th Lord of Bramber by 1195, subsequently attacked by Rhys ap Gruffudd of Deheubarth and Gwenwynwyn ab Owain of Powys during the late 1190s.
- 1215After being briefly in the hands of King John of England it was captured by Gwalter ab Einion Clud in 1215.
- 1222He was granted the Lordship of Elfael until his death in 1222 and after this date the castle was destroyed by the Welsh.
- 1231In 1231 the castle was rebuilt in stone by King Henry III of England.
- 1265It was again destroyed by the Welsh in 1265 and rebuilt by Ralph Tosny 1277.
Historical summary drawn from Wikipedia. Read the full article.
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