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A strong promontory defended by a motte possibly in existing iron age hill fort. Has been identified as 'Dinweiler' taken by the Welsh and recaptured in 1159.
Allt y Ferin Llanegwad
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| Name | Allt y Ferin, Llanegwad |
|---|---|
| Alternative Names | Din Weilir; Dinweiler |
| Historic County | Carmarthenshire |
| Community | Llanegwad |
| Type | Timber Castle |
| Confidence | Certain |
| Remains | Earthworks |
| Listed | Not listed |
| Scheduled Ancient Monument | Yes |
| Ordnance Survey Reference | SN522232 |
| Eastings | 252210 |
| Northing | 223280 |
| Coflein (RCAHMW) | 303983 | Historic Environment Record | 689 |
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Books
- Morgan, Gerald, 2008, Castles in Wales: A Handbook (Talybont: Y Lolfa Cyf.) p235 [listed]
- Pettifer, Adrian, 2000, Welsh Castles, A Guide by Counties (Boydell Press) p46
- Davis, Paul, 2000, A Company of Forts. A Guide to the Medieval Castles of West Wales (Gomer Press) p26-7, 44 [reconstructon]
- Salter, Mike, 1996, The Castles of South West Wales (Malvern) p16
- King, D.J.C., 1983, Castellarium Anglicanum (London: Kraus) Vol1 p57, 60
- Renn, D.F., 1973 (2edn), Norman Castles of Britain (John Baker)
- Richard, A.J., 1935, in Lloyd, J.E. (ed), History of Carmathenshire (Cardiff) Vol1 p269-70
- RCAHMW, 1917, An inventory of the Ancient Monuments of Carmarthenshire (HMSO) p116-7
Journals
- Hogg, A.H.A. and King, D.J.C., 1963, 'Early castles in Wales and the Marches: a preliminary list' Archaeologia Cambrensis Vol112 p77-124
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