More information : (SJ 27333137) Castell Brogyntyn (NR) (Site of) (NAT) (1)
Traditionally constructed by Brogyntyn, son of Prince Owen Madre of Wales. It is of great strength both naturally and artificially, occupying a spur which rises high above the surrounding land, on the north, west and east. The interior measures 130 feet diameter and is surrounded by a rampart 6ft. high which descends 18 feet into an outer ditch. The entrance was on the north-east. The interior has been levelled to form a bowling green. Ringwork, Class 'A' (without raised interior). (2-3)
This large ringwork is virtually as described by Wall and Downman.The banks are now covered in rhododendrons while the interior is in use for breeding game-birds. Published survey (25") revised. (4)
SO 2734 3137. Castell Brogyntyn ringwork castle 300m NE of Brogyntyn Farm. Scheduled (RSM). (5)
Listed by Cathcart king. (6)
The ringwork is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs and has been mapped by RCHME's Marches Uplands Mapping Project. (7) |