OLD CASTLE, MOTTE;CEFNLLYS OLD CASTLE

Manylion y Safle

NPRN
305858
Cyfeirnod Map
SO06SE
Cyfeirnod Grid
SO09206303
Ardal Cyngor
Powys
Hen Sir
Radnorshire
Cymuned
Penybont
Math o Safle
MOTTE
Dosbarth Cyffredinol
Defence
Cyfnod
Medieval

Disgrifiad o´r Safle

A ditched motte or ringwork, 60m by 46m overall, resting on steep scarps above the Irfon to the S. On the summit a court, 13.5m by 16m, is enclosed by ramparts except on the S, towards the river, where it is open.
Possible indications of a bailey to the NW.
(source Os495card; SO06SE2)
RCAHMW AP955088/64
J.Wiles 12.02.04