Castell y Bere, Medieval castle in Dysynni Valley, Wales
The stone fortress stands on a rocky hillock near Llanfihangel-y-Pennant, featuring two gatehouses and D-shaped towers overlooking the surrounding valleys and mountains.
Llywelyn the Great constructed Castell y Bere in 1221 to protect Gwynedd's southern frontier until English forces captured it in 1283 during Edward I's campaign.
The castle represents a shift in Welsh defensive architecture, as princes traditionally resided in unfortified courts called llysoedd rather than stone fortresses.
Visitors can access the castle ruins daily from 10 AM to 4 PM throughout the year, with free admission and parking available at the site.
The castle's towers contain central hearths instead of fireplaces, and decorative stone sculptures of soldiers were integrated into the structural design.
Location: Llanfihangel-y-Pennant
Inception: 1221
Website: https://cadw.llyw.cymru/ymweld/lleoedd-i-ymweld/castell-y-bere
Website: https://cadw.llyw.cymru/ymweld/lleoedd-i-ymweld/castell-y-bere
GPS coordinates: 52.65826,-3.97107
Latest update: May 20, 2025 08:54
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