Bronllys Castle, Medieval castle in Bronllys, Wales
The cylindrical stone keep of Bronllys Castle reaches 24 meters high and stands on a mound overlooking the river Afon Llynfi and surrounding valleys.
Richard Fitz Pons, an Anglo-Norman lord, built the initial wooden fortification in 1100 to establish control over the region during Norman expansion into Wales.
The castle represents the architectural evolution of Welsh border defenses, with its round tower design marking a 13th-century innovation against siege warfare.
The castle offers free access throughout the year, with parking available in a layby opposite the site on the A479 road south of Bronllys village.
The castle witnessed the unusual death of Mahel, Earl of Hereford, who perished in 1165 when a falling stone struck him during a castle fire.
Location: Bronllys
Founders: Richard Fitz Pons
Elevation above the sea: 127.7 m
Website: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/bronllys-castle
GPS coordinates: 52.00360,-3.24056
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:07
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