Wales · 13th century
Dolforwyn Castle (Welsh: Castell Dolforwyn) is a Welsh medieval castle above the village of Abermule, Powys. The fortification was established by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Gwynedd in the late 13th century. It is sited on a wooded ridge commanding excellent views of the upper Severn Valley.
Dolforwyn Castle is a fine example of a native Welsh castle design as opposed to those built by the Cambro-Normans during the Norman invasion of Wales.
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Dolforwyn Castle ranks #5,033 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #88 of the 107 mapped in Wales. Founded 1273, it is older than 66% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 1080 atlas entries founded in the 13th century. 3 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Wrexham, 58 km away. See how Wales compares in the castle statistics.
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