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Bryn-ffanigl Uchaf

In the community of Abergele Rural.
In the historic county of Denbighshire (Modern authority of Conwy, preserved county of Clwyd).

Small earthwork formed by ditch cutting small ridge. Suggested as Welsh castle of Ednyfed Fychan (d. 1246). Sited in valley close to road and suggested as taxation point.

This site has been described as a;
Timber Castle.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Possible.
Earthworks remains.


The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SH92157436

Modern Map fromOrdnance Survey logo

Good for landscape form and features

Modern Map from streetmap logo

Good for general location

Sources of information, references and further reading

National Monuments Record number; 303518

County Sites and Monuments Record number; 100510

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