OLD CASTLE, MOTTE;CEFNLLYS OLD CASTLE

Site Details

NPRN
305858
Map Reference
SO06SE
Grid Reference
SO09206303
Unitary (Local) Authority
Powys
Old County
Radnorshire
Community
Penybont
Type of Site
MOTTE
Broad Class
Defence
Period
Medieval

Site Description

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