Castell Coch Placename, Llanbister

Has been described as a Rejected Uncertain

There are no visible remains

NameCastell Coch Placename, Llanbister
Alternative NamesCastle Coch
Historic CountryRadnorshire
Modern AuthorityPowys
1974 AuthorityPowys
CommunityLlanbister

Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust record of ? medieval castle reads 'Name suggests defended site. No further detail.'

Gatehouse Comments

Close to minor road but not a strategic position. Relative poor moorland area not likely to be able to support castle of any type. Probably a fairly recent ironic placename.

- Philip Davis

Not scheduled

Not Listed

County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid ReferenceSO144722
Latitude52.3415412902832
Longitude-3.25799989700317
Eastings314400
Northings272250
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Books

  • RCAHMW, 1913, An inventory of the Ancient Monuments of Radnorshire (HMSO) p. 69 no. 272 online copy