Bryn-ffanigl Uchaf

Has been described as a Possible Timber Castle (Ringwork)

There are earthwork remains

NameBryn-ffanigl Uchaf
Alternative Names
Historic CountryDenbighshire
Modern AuthorityConwy
1974 AuthorityClwyd
CommunityAbergele Rural

A projecting tongue of land has been cut by a ditch. The W end seems to have been scarped and the ditch upcast used to build up the E end. Probably motte associated with Ednyfed Fychan. (Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust HER)

Gatehouse Comments

Suggested as Welsh castle of Ednyfed Fychan (d. 1246). Sited in valley close to road and suggested as taxation point.

- Philip Davis

Not scheduled

Not Listed

The National Monument Record (Coflein) number(s)
County Historic Environment Record
OS Map Grid ReferenceSH921743
Latitude53.255428314209
Longitude-3.61871004104614
Eastings292150
Northings374360
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Books

  • Morgan, Gerald, 2008, Castles in Wales: A Handbook (Talybont: Y Lolfa Cyf.) p. 253 (listed as possible)
  • Manley, J., Grenter, S. and Gale, F., 1991, The Archaeology of Clwyd
  • RCAHMW, 1914, An inventory of the Ancient Monuments of Denbighshire (HMSO) p. 5 no. 8 online copy