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Cefnllys Castle was a medieval spur castle in Radnorshire, Wales. Around 1242, after prolonged conflict in the region, Ralph de Mortimer built a masonry castle on the on the ridge above the River Ithon. Controlling several routes into Mid Wales, the castle was strategically important. Cefnllys became a source of friction between Llywelyn ap Gruffudd and Roger Mortimer in the prelude to Edward I's conquest of Wales. The castle was captured and razed in 1262 by Llywelyn, during a war with Henry III of England, and Cefnllys featured prominently in the ensuing peace treaty. The construction of a new castle was a contributing factor to Llywelyn's refusal to swear fealty to Edward I in 1275, leading to war in 1276. The castle may have been sacked during the revolts of Madog ap Llywelyn (1294–95) and Owain Glyndŵr (1400–09), but it remained occupied until at least the mid-15th century. Both castles are now entirely ruinous and only traces remain. (Full article...)
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Hi Jr8825 and congratulations. A draft blurb for this article is above. Thoughts, comments and edits from you or from anyone else interested are welcome. Gog the Mild (talk) 18:27, 15 November 2020 (UTC)