Carn Fadryn
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  Carn Fadryn Location in Wales | |
| Location | Llŷn Peninsula, Wales |
| OS grid | SH278351 |
Carn Fadryn, sometimes Carn Fadrun or Garn Fadryn, is a five-hectare Iron Age hillfort and is the name of the mountain on which the fort is situated.[1] It lies in the centre of the Llŷn Peninsula, Gwynedd, and overlooks the village of Garnfadryn, Wales.
There seems to be two phases of ancient hillfort building on Carn Fadryn, followed by a
These were re-fortified during a second period and a wider area towards the north of a total of about 26 acres (110,000 m2) was enclosed. This second period of reinforcement dates from about 100 BC.
The third fort which strengthens the natural crag near the summit is thought to be "the castle of the sons of Owain", mentioned in 1188 as being newly built. (
The medieval castle was built on the highest part of the summit, and was one of the earliest Welsh castles, symbolising power following the death of Prince Owain Gwynedd and the division of his land between his sons.[2]
On a clear day, the view from Garn Fadryn takes in Anglesey, Snowdonia, most of Cardigan Bay and even the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland.
See also
References
- ^ "Carn Fadrun;Carn Fadryn (95275)". Coflein. RCAHMW. 5 June 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
- ^ The Castles of the Lords and Princes of Wales, Cadw, Welsh Government, p. 12
External links
- Information site for Garnfadryn Llŷn - Safle am Garnfadryn
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Carn Fadryn and surrounding area
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