Sycharth Castle

Sycharth Castle is a medieval fortress site in Llansilin, Wales, featuring a prominent mound with surrounding defensive earthworks. The main hill rises clearly above the surrounding terrain and still shows the distinctive two-part layout of this fortified residence.

The castle developed during the period of Welsh princely rule as a seat of noble power. Following destruction in the early 15th century, the site was abandoned and its earthen structures remained as landscape features.

The name comes from Welsh and refers to the location in a valley setting. Today visitors can observe how the earthwork design shaped the fortress layout and its relationship to the surrounding landscape.

The site sits in a valley setting and is accessible from nearby roads, though there are no marked paths or facilities on the grounds. Visitors should expect muddy ground and uneven surfaces, taking time to view the mounds from different angles to understand their shape.

Wooden buildings once stood on the mound, as archaeological digging revealed decades later. A poem written in the 14th century described these wooden structures, confirming what the excavations would later find.

Location: Llansilin

GPS coordinates: 52.82485,-3.18055

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45