Sycharth Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Llansilin, United Kingdom
The castle features a large earthen motte measuring 50 meters in diameter and rising 10.6 meters high with a crescentic bailey platform on its southwest side.
Archaeological excavations in 1962-63 revealed two timber-framed buildings on the motte, supporting a poetic description from 1390 mentioning wooden structures on the hill.
The castle served as the primary residence of Welsh nobility until 1403, when it was burned down during a period of significant political upheaval.
The remains sit on a knoll at the base of Cynllaith valley, with the site protected under scheduled monument status requiring permits for any modifications.
Geophysical surveys funded by Cadw in 2009 uncovered a second enclosure north of the main structures, suggesting a more complex layout than initially understood.
Location: Llansilin
GPS coordinates: 52.82485,-3.18055
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:51
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