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Castle in Gwerthrynion

In the historic county of Radnorshire.
Modern authority of Powys.
Preserved county of Powys.

Castle in Gwerthrynion has been described as a probable Timber Castle.

There are uncertain remains.

Description

Unidentified castle mentioned in 1202. Remfry writes (pers corr) 'Castle in Gwerthrynion is probably Rhayadr on east bank of Wye as opposed to Rhayadr-Gwy on west bank. Might be the 'ringwork' at Cwm y Saesson above St Harmons. Point needs emphasising that there were 2 castles at Rhayadr, Mortimer on east bank with deep ditch, c.1200 and Rhys ap Gruffydd on Welsh bank with motte, c.1170's.' Would have been a timber castle as recorded as burnt to ground.

Comments

The term 'Castle of Gwrtheyrnion' seems to have been used in the legendary accounts of Vortigern (see Robert Vermatt's Vortigern Studies) Although this reference from the Brut y Tywysogion seems to be distinct from those accounts.

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Sources of information, references and further reading

Further information may be available from the holder of the county Historic Environment Record.

Books
- King, D.J.C., 1983, Castellarium Anglicanum (London: Kraus) Vol. 2 p. 412
Periodical Articles
- Hogg, A.H.A. and King, D.J.C., 1963, 'Early castles in Wales and the Marches: a preliminary list' Archaeologia Cambrensis Vol. 112 p. 77-124
Primary (Medieval documents or transcriptions of such documents - This section is far from complete, particularly for the major royal castles and the secondary sources should be consulted for full references.)
- Brut y Tywysogion c. 1202 (Several transcriptions and translations exist the best being Jones, T., 1952, Brut Y Twysogion (University of Wales, History and Law series 11)–based on the Peniarth MS 20 version. There is a flawed translation Williams ab Ithel, John, 1860, Brut Y Twysogion or The Chronicle of the Princes (Rolls Series) online copy)

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