| Colwyn Castle | |
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| Llansantffraed, Powys | |
Colwyn Castle near Hundred House, Glascwm, Powys. The Roman Fort in which the later castle was built is clearly visible, as is the castle earthworks.
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  Colwyn Castle
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| Coordinates | 52°10′37″N 3°18′23″W / 52.1769°N 3.3065°W / 52.1769; -3.3065 |
| Grid reference | grid reference SO10765399 |
Colwyn Castle was a medieval castle near Llansantffraed in Wales. In the Manor of Glascwm, in the county of Radnorshire.It was built on the site of a Roman fort. The castle was captured in 1196 by Rhys ap Gruffydd, who was campaigning against the Normans.[1] It was rebuilt in 1242 by Ralph de Mortimer to protect the lordship of Maelienydd, which he had recently acquired.[2]
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