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Deganwy Castle

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The twin hills above Deganwy show signs of occupation as far back as the 6th century. Legend says that Maelgwyn Gwynedd, one of the most powerful men in post-Roman Wales, held his court here. In 1080 the Norman lord Robert of Rhuddlan built a motte and bailey at Deganwy. This castle was rebuilt by Llywelyn ap Iorwerth around 1213, but his sons later destroyed it rather than allow it to fall to the English under Henry III. Henry rebuilt the castle and strengthened it again, only to see it fall to Llywelyn ap Gruffydd in 1263. Llewelyn once more destroyed Deganwy, and it was left to molder away since that date. Rumour has it that Edward I used the stones of Deganwy to build his new fortress of Conwy. The paltry ruins which can be seen today are mostly from Henry III's fortification, and include the foundations of the gatehouse towers, traces of Edward I's curtain wall, and the bailey ditches and banks.
Deganwy, Gwynedd, Wales

About Deganwy Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: on A546
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Nearest Towns and Villages Chester - 39.2 miles away Crewe - 59 miles away Congleton - 67.7 miles away Ulverston - 69 miles away Macclesfield - 70.3 miles away Grange - 71.2 miles away Ravenglass - 74.4 miles away Buxton - 79.1 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Tyddyn Llan - 5.4 miles from Deganwy Castle Eglwysbach, Clwyd Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £350

Bridge Cottage - 11 miles from Deganwy Castle Conwy, Gwynedd Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £280

Bryn Amlwg Toll House - 11.3 miles from Deganwy Castle Llanws, Gwynedd Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £150

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Nearest Hotels

Deganwy Castle Hotel - 0.2 miles from Deganwy Castle Deganwy, Gwynedd Stay from: £45.00

The Quay Hotel - 0.3 miles from Deganwy Castle Deganwy, Gwynedd Stay from: £85.00

Bodysgallen Hall and Spa - 0.9 miles from Deganwy Castle Llandudno, Gwynedd Stay from: £88.50

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Brigstock House - 1.7 miles from Deganwy Castle Llandudno, Gwynedd From: £29.00

St. Hilary Guest House - 1.8 miles from Deganwy Castle Llandudno, Gwynedd From: £38.00

Buxton House, Bed and Breakfast. - 1.8 miles from Deganwy Castle Llandudno, Gwynedd From: £50.00

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Conwy
Conwy Castle Visitor Centre
Conwy Castle
Conwy
Clwyd
Wales
LL32 8LD
Tel: 01492 592248
Fax: 01492 573545
Email: conwytic@conwy.gov.uk
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