Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn castle
Castell Dolforwyn (Welsh)
Abermule, Powys
Inner wards of Dolforwyn Castle, c.2007.
A view towards the castle inner ranges and NE round tower.
Dolforwyn castle
Coordinates	52°32′46″N 3°15′07″W / 52.5462°N 3.252°W / 52.5462; -3.252
Type	Welsh Enclosure castle
Site information
Controlled by	Cadw
Open to the public	Yes
Condition	Ruined
Website	Castell Dolforwyn
Site history
Built	1273 (1273) - 1277 (1277)
Built by	Llywelyn ap Gruffudd
Materials	Stone
Events	Welsh Wars

Dolforwyn Castle (Welsh: Castell Dolforwyn) is a Welsh medieval castle above the village of Abermule, Powys. The fortification was established by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Gwynedd in the late 13th century.^[1] It is sited on a wooded ridge commanding excellent views of the upper Severn Valley.

Dolforwyn Castle is a fine example of Welsh castle design as opposed to those built by the English during their conquests of Wales.