Cae Dan y Domen Placename, Ystradgynlais

Has been described as a Questionable Timber Castle (Motte)

There are earthwork remains

NameCae Dan y Domen Placename, Ystradgynlais
Alternative Names
Historic CountryBrecknockshire
Modern AuthorityPowys
1974 AuthorityPowys
CommunityYstradgynlais

Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust HER report of ? motte reads 'A possible motte and bailey or more likely medieval farmstead site.'

Gatehouse Comments

By road with restricted passage, possible taxation point castle or farmstead held by military service with small symbolic motte.

- Philip Davis

Not scheduled

Not Listed

County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid ReferenceSN790122
Latitude51.7956085205078
Longitude-3.75594997406006
Eastings279080
Northings212200
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Journals

  • CPAT, 1977, 'Welshpool' Archaeology in Wales Vol. 17 p. 23