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Drysllwyn castle built in the 2nd quarter of the 13th century. originally of welsh origin it was captured by the English during the welsh rebellions in the later part of the 13th century. The present condition of the castle is probably due to a English siege when the castle was retaken and held for the Welshman Rhys ab maredudd in 1287.
Photograph by The Welsh Knight. Some rights reserved. (view original image)
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Dryslwyn Castle
Photograph by The Welsh Knight. Some rights reserved. (view original image)
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Dryslwyn Castle
Photograph by The Welsh Knight. Some rights reserved. (view original image)
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DRYSLWYN CASTLE FACTS
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Location
near Dryslwyn, Carmarthenshire
Description
Dryslwyn Castle is situated on a hill between Llandeilo and Carmarthen in West Wales. It is a ruin and only fragments of the castle remain some of which has been uncovered by excavation. The castle was built around 1220, and appears to have been demolished in the early 15th Century. The castle had limestone walls, The polygonal inner courtyard contains the main remains to the south west. The early 13th Century curtain wall to the inner courtyard only stands 1m high. The foundations of gatehouse to the north east survives. On the south side of gatehouse is the original round tower keep. The foundations of the original great hall and Maredudd ap Rhys hall survive.
History
Dryslwyn Castle was occupied by the Princes of Deheubarth and was taken by the forces of King Edward I in 1287. It was seized by Owain Glynd?r in 1403.
Date
early 13th century
Other Castles in the Area
Carreg Cennen Castle
Dinefwr Castle
Kidwelly Castle
Laugharne Castle
Llandovery Castle
Llansteffan Castle
Neath Castle
Newcastle Emlyn Castle
Oystermouth Castle
Pennard Castle
Penrice Castle
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