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Castell y Bere

Also known as, or recorded in historical documents as; Caerberllan; 'a castle in Merionydd or Ardudwy', Teberri

In the community of Llanfihangel y Pennant. In the historic county of Merioneth (Modern authority of Gwynedd, preserved county of Gwynedd).

Distinctive remains of a native Welsh castle, probably begun by Prince Llewelyn ab Iorwerth ('the Great') around 1221. Captured by Edward I forces in 1283 and some work done to refurbish the castle. Besieged in 1294. Archaeological and documentary evidence points to the probable destruction and abandonment of the site in 1294-5
This site has been described as a;
Masonry Castle.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Certain. Masonry ruins/remnants remains.

This site is a scheduled monument protected by law. This site is a Not known if listed listed building protected by law*.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SH66750854

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National Monuments Record number; 93719 County Sites and Monuments Record number; 4931

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