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Red Castle

Also known as, or recorded in historical documents as; Ty Coch

In the community of Llantarnam.
In the historic county of Monmouthshire (Modern authority of Torfaen, preserved county of Gwent).

CARN record of medieval castle. Marked as Ty-coch Farm (Red house) on 1st edition OS map. Area now too built up to read typography or medieval settlement plan. Llantarnam was site of Abbey founded by Hywel, son of Iorwerth Ap Owen, so a high status residence in this area is a strong possibility, although Hywel's caput was Caerleon.

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


The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is ST297933

Modern Map fromOrdnance Survey logo

Good for landscape form and features

Modern Map from streetmap logo

Good for general location

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County Sites and Monuments Record number; 04515g

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