CLYRO CASTLE
Manylion y Safle
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NPRN 306310
Cyfeirnod Map SO24SW
Cyfeirnod Grid SO21464357
Awdurdod Lleol Powys
Hen Sir Maesyfed
Cymuned Clyro
Math o Safle CASTELL
Dosbarth Cyffredinol AMDDIFFYN
Cyfnod Canoloesol
Disgrifiad o´r Safle The castle at Clyro is mentioned as being defensible in 1304 and buried remains were uncovered at this location in the early nineteenth century. The earthworks visible today include an oval scarped, ditched and counterscarped enclosure, c.65m NE-SW by 57m. There is a south-west facing entrance possibly adapted from a natural eminence.
(source Os495card; SO24SW15)
J.Wiles, RCAHMW, 03 November 2004
