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Dryslwyn Castle
WLS Wales · 13th century
Dryslwyn Castle (Welsh: Castell Dryslwyn or Castell y Drysllwyn) is a native Welsh castle, sited on a rocky hill roughly halfway between Llandeilo and Carmarthen in Wales. It stands on high ground overlooking the Towy Valley with extensive views. It was built in about the 1220s by one of the princes of the kingdom of Deheubarth, and changed hands several times in the struggles between the Welsh and English over the ensuing centuries. It is considered one of the most important remaining structures built by a Welsh chieftain and is a Grade I listed building.
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Dryslwyn Castle ranks #3,800 of 8,134 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #70 of the 100 mapped in Wales. Founded c. 1225, it is older than 75% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 861 atlas entries founded in the 13th century. 6 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Swansea, 29 km away. See how Wales compares in the castle statistics.
View on the interactive castle map →Frequently asked questions
Where is Dryslwyn Castle?
Dryslwyn Castle stands in Wales, at 51.8631°, -4.10133°.
When was Dryslwyn Castle built?
The atlas dates its founding to c. 1225. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Dryslwyn Castle?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #3,800 of 8,134 worldwide, and #70 in Wales. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Dryslwyn Castle?
Dinefwr Castle, about 6 km away.
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