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Dolforwyn Castle, Montgomeryshire

Dolforwyn Castle (Castell Dolforwyn) is a mediæval castle above the village of Abermule in Montgomeryshire. It was established by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Gwynedd in late 13th century. It is in the care of Cadw. It is within the council area of Powys.
CADW Scheduled Monument MG114.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Alternative name(s): Castell Dolforwyn
Historic County: Montgomeryshire
Lat, Long: 52.546341,-3.2524437
Grid Reference: SO 1516 9501
Community (Civil Parish): Abermule with Llandyssil C
Council Area: Powys CA
Police Area: Dyfed-Powys PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 65576
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Dolforwyn_Castle,_Montgomeryshire_65576

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