Castle Placename, Gladestry

Has been described as a Rejected Uncertain

There are no visible remains

NameCastle Placename, Gladestry
Alternative Names
Historic CountryRadnorshire
Modern AuthorityPowys
1974 AuthorityPowys
CommunityGladestry

Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust record of medieval castle reads 'Name suggestive of defended site. No such feature apparent'

The open and elevated ground on the west side of the parish between Gladestry and Colva is called ‘Carreg Gwyn,’ but no information respecting a boundary stone or boulder with a tradition could be obtained. The nearest dwelling to the open heath-land is a ruined and deserted cottage called ‘ Castle ’ (lat. 52° 11' 2", long. 3° 9' 6" ; Tithe Schedule, No. 702), now annexed to the farm of Waun Wen; but no explanation of the name has been forthcoming. (RCAHMW 1913)

Gatehouse Comments

Top of steepside valley so possibly a place of retreat but the name of the small cottage may just be an example of ironic humour.

- Philip Davis

Not scheduled

Not Listed

County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid ReferenceSO212546
Latitude52.1841506958008
Longitude-3.15268993377686
Eastings321290
Northings254610
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Books

  • RCAHMW, 1913, An inventory of the Ancient Monuments of Radnorshire (HMSO) p. 46 no. 176 online copy