Castles · North Wales
Castell Aberlleiniog
In or near Beaumaris.
Castell Aberlleiniog — Grade II* listed building in Anglesey.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairfechan · 7.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Castell Aberlleiniog, the nearest railway station is Llanfairfechan, which is 7.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LL58 8RY. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Castell Aberlleiniog is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1080. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II* listed building in Anglesey". Coordinates: 53.2926°, -4.0773°.
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Heritage listing
Castell Aberlleiniog (Castle of the Mouth of the Lleiniog) is a motte and bailey fortress near the Welsh village of Llangoed on the Isle of Anglesey, built between 1080 and 1099 by Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester. It is about two miles distant from Beaumaris Castle, and was built atop a very steep hill.
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From the Wikipedia article
Castell Aberlleiniog (Castle of the Mouth of the Lleiniog) is a motte and bailey fortress near the Welsh village of Llangoed on the Isle of Anglesey, built between 1080 and 1099 by Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester. It is about two miles distant from Beaumaris Castle, and was built atop a very steep hill.
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Background
History
Castell Aberlleiniog is built in a strategic position beside the Menai Strait opposite the Norman castle at Abergwyngregyn, showing that visual communication was important to the Norman invaders. It was probably erected by Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester, when he conquered Gwynedd in 1088. There are few historical documents that detail the events the castle has seen through its life, however some do survive, including a record of a siege in 1094 by Gruffudd ap Cynan on his return from Ireland. The siege was successful, 124 Norman defenders died in the battle. Gruffudd was later successful in driving Hugh out, and after this, Anglesey remained under the control of the Welsh until the…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2926, -4.0773
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Llangoed
- Postcode
- LL58 8RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Established
- 1080
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairfechan — 7.4 km
- Official site
- castlesandlegends.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q2275648 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Castell Aberlleiniog (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Castellaberlleiniog.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castell Aberlleiniog?
- Castell Aberlleiniog is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL58 8RY), in the parish of Llangoed.
- What is Castell Aberlleiniog?
- Castell Aberlleiniog — Grade II* listed building in Anglesey.
- How do I get to Castell Aberlleiniog?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairfechan, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL58 8RY.
- When was Castell Aberlleiniog built?
- Built or established in 1080.
- Who owns Castell Aberlleiniog?
- Castell Aberlleiniog is owned by Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester.
- Is Castell Aberlleiniog a listed building?
- Castell Aberlleiniog is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Castell Aberlleiniog charge admission?
- Castell Aberlleiniog typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castell Aberlleiniog?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairfechan, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL58 8RY.