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Crickhowell Castle

crickhowell castle

Location: Powys (SO 217182)Type: motte Date: 12th century
Stone improvements were made by Sir Grimbald Pauncefoot around 1300. Given a stone shell enclosure on top of the motte, with a gate at the bailey level. The ruins consist of a pair of conjoined towers near the motte, and part of the gatehouse.


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