Aberedw Castle
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| Aberedw Castle | |
|---|---|
| Powys, Wales | |
| Type | Castle |
| Built | 1093 |
| In use | |
| Demolished | Partially demolished in the 19th century |
| Current condition |
Ruined |
The remains of the Aberedw Castle, also known as 'Castle in Elfael Uwch Mynydd'[1], are located in the small village Aberedw located in Powys, mid-Wales.
[edit] History
The castle was signed to Walter Heckelutel, as a License of the Crenellate, by King Edward I of England on November 24, 1284. This license of crenellate was thought of as a way for central authority to exert power over the lords, although this is not confirmed.[2] It is also suggested however, that the castle, is thought to date back to 1093 when the Normans invaded South Wales.[3]
At the time of the construction of Aberedw, castles were built for a certain symbolism. The license to crennellate showed a symbolic power for central authority. This castle also has a different symbolism to the people of Wales. Aberedw is more famously known to be the residence of Llewelyn ap Gruffydd. This man is very well known as the last native [Prince of Wales]]. Aberedw was the last retreat Llewelyn made before he was killed and beheaded by Adam Francton, who then had his head sent to the King of England, in 1232 A.D.[4]
It was a rectangular stone castle with circular towers,[5] surrounded by a moat approximately 10 to 20 meters wide.[1] Today it is a ruin, as it was destroyed by railway construction in the 19th century. The stones of the castle were used in constructing the track.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Philip Davis (2007-01-20). Aberedw Castle. The Gatehouse. Retrieved on 2007-05-03.
- ^ English Licences to Crenallate Some Analysis. The Gatehouse (2007-01-20). Retrieved on 2007-05-03.
- ^ Fforest Fields. Fforestfields.Co.Uk (2006-08-03). Retrieved on 2007-02-14.
- ^ Melesina Bowen (2003). British Women Romantic Poets Project. University of California. Retrieved on 2007-05-03.
- ^ Philip Davis (2007-01-20). Site Types in the Listings. The Gatehouse. Retrieved on 2007-05-03.
- ^ Marvin Hull. Castle Preservation: Vanished Castles. Castles Unlimited. Retrieved on 2007-05-03.
[edit] External links
- Aberedw Castles (I & II) and Additional Photographs by Jeffrey L. Thomas.
- Aberedw Castles by Paul Remfry.
