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Cymaron siege castles

In the community of Llanddewi Ystradenny.
In the historic county of Radnorshire (Modern authority of Powys, preserved county of Powys).

Two possible siege castles of Castell Gemaron (Cymaron). One 100m west (also suggested as possible outwork of Gemaron) and one to south across River Aran. Neither appear to be recorded in CARN, unless as part of Castell Cymaron.

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


The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SO152703

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