The castles dates from the beginning of the 12th century, but over the next 100 years it was besieged and captured a number of times by the Wlesh. In 1231 it was rebuilt with a stone keep on the motte and a curtain wall with gatehouse and towers. It had to be rebuilt again in 1277 after being destroyed by the Welsh but was then abandoned in the early 15th century. Only earthworks and the large motte still stand, the stone has all been removed.
