Castell-y-Bere

Castell-y-Bere. This Welsh castle was built by Llewellyn ap Iowerth in 1221 and gives commanding views over the Dysynni valley. It is situated on a rocky hill and has twin D shaped towers with the ruins of the chapel tower, stairs, walls and keep are also still visible. A year after Llewellyn ap Gruffydd's death the castle fell to Edward 1 in 1283 and was then burnt by Madog ap Llewellyn after which it was abandoned. The site is situated close to Llanfihangel-y-Pennant in the Meirionnydd area of Gwynedd in Wales.and is about two miles northwest of Aberglynolwyn, southwest of Dolgellau, off the B4405.

Link and Image: Castell-y Bere - Cadw