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Colwyn Castle was a medieval castle near Llansantffraed in Wales. In the Manor of Glascwm, in the county of Radnorshire.It was built on the site of a Roman fort. The castle was captured in 1196 by Rhys ap Gruffydd, who was campaigning against the Normans.[1] It was rebuilt in 1242 by Ralph de Mortimer to protect the lordship of Maelienydd, which he had recently acquired.[2]

References

  1. ^ Jones 1941, pp. 136–137
  2. ^ Lewis 1849, pp. 85–98

Sources

  • Jones, T, ed. (1941), Brut y Tywysogion: Peniarth MS. 20, University of Wales Press
  • Lewis, Samuel (1849), A Topographical Dictionary of Wales, Institute of Historical Research, pp. 85–98

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