Prestatyn Castle, Medieval motte-and-bailey castle in Prestatyn, Wales.
The castle comprises a circular mound measuring 20 meters in diameter and 0.9 meters high, surrounded by a rectangular enclosure with external ditches.
Built in 1157 on land granted by King Henry II to Norman lord Robert Banastre, the castle fell to Welsh forces under Owain Gwynedd in 1167.
The castle represents Norman military architecture in Wales, demonstrating the strategic placement of fortifications to control Welsh territories during the medieval period.
Located south of Prestatyn railway station near Nant Hall, the castle site remains include stone walls measuring 1.2 meters thick revealed during 1913 excavations.
The castle features an unusual design where the bailey completely encloses the motte, differing from traditional motte-and-bailey castle layouts.
Location: Prestatyn
GPS coordinates: 53.33857,-3.39462
Latest update: March 13, 2025 23:05
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