The Gatehouse website record for Aberllynfi Castle

Also known as, or recorded in historical documents as; Great House; Abberlewin; Abrelenuith; Aberllyfni

In the community of Gwernyfed. In the historic county of Brecknockshire (Modern authority of Powys, preserved county of Powys).

A compact motte and bailey occupying a diamond-shaped area, c.80m by 78m, upon a natural bluff. The motte, up to 6.0m high, is at the W end. Site recorded as captured in 1233. Hogg and King writes that although survived well into C13 never rebuilt in stone, Remfry writes stone lying about near motte may suggest stone round tower. Sometimes identified with the vanished Glasbury Castle although Kings is certain this was a different castle (see Glasbury qv).

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SO17173806

Sources of information, references and further reading

This site's National Monument Record (Coflein) number is 306023
This site's County Historic Environment Record (formerly Sites and Monuments Record) number is 513 'grey' literature, such as watching brief reports, held by H.E.R.s is often poorly referenced and is unlikely to be recorded in this website.

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