Llandovery Castle, Medieval fortification in Llandovery, Wales.
The stone ruins include a D-shaped tower measuring 10.5 meters in diameter, positioned on a 13-meter-high hill next to the Bran River.
Norman knight Richard Fitz Pons constructed the first wooden motte-and-bailey castle in 1116 after receiving the lordship of Cantref Bychan from King Henry I.
The castle represents the Norman influence on Welsh architecture, with later modifications reflecting the evolving military construction techniques of medieval Britain.
Visitors can access the castle ruins through the central car park marked with a blue P sign, offering free entry to explore the historical structure.
In 1403, the castle witnessed the execution of Llewelyn ap Gruffudd Fychan in the presence of King Henry IV during the Welsh rebellion.
Location: Llandovery
Elevation above the sea: 72.9 m
GPS coordinates: 51.99280,-3.79617
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:02
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