Castles · North Wales
Dyserth Castle
In or near St Asaph.
Dyserth Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestatyn · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Dyserth Castle is located in North Wales, with the nearest railway station being Prestatyn, approximately 3.2 km away. Entry to the castle is free, though wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is LL18 6DE.
About
Dyserth Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1238. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by Cadw. Managed by the Crown. Coordinates: 53.3077°, -3.4125°.
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Summary from the official site
Dyserth Castle, built around 1245 by Henry III, was a large-scale fortification that faced challenges due to its isolated location. The castle was destroyed after a siege in 1263 and now only remnants of its banks and ditches remain, as much of the structure was quarried away during World War I.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dyserth (Welsh: Diserth) is a village, community and electoral ward in Denbighshire, Wales. Its population at the 2011 United Kingdom census was 2,269 and was estimated by the Office for National Statistics as 2,271 in 2019. It lies within the historic county boundaries of Flintshire. Features include quarrying remains, waterfalls and the mountain Moel Hiraddug. Its railway line, once part of the London and North Western Railway, finally closed in 1973 and is now a footpath. The village lies on the A5151 road, which links Rhuddlan and Holywell. The nearest major settlements are the coastal towns of Rhyl and Prestatyn.
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Background
Description
Dyserth is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, listed in the Hundred of Ati's Cross and within Cheshire: In the Middle Ages, Dyserth was the centre of the commote of Prestatyn, in the cantref of Tegeingl. Here, 1 km west of the present village, was Bodrhyddan Hall, occupied by the Conwy family, one of the most powerful noble families of North Wales. According to the antiquary Edward Lhuyd, the poet, scholar and priest Dafydd Ddu o Hiraddug (died around 1370) was buried in Dyserth church. Dyserth is the location of Dyserth Castle, which was established by Henry III after the defeat of Dafydd ap Llywelyn in 1241. In 1263 Llywelyn ap Gruffudd destroyed the castle after a six-week siege.…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3077, -3.4125
- District
- Denbighshire
- Parish
- Dyserth
- Postcode
- LL18 6DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Established
- 1238
- Nearest railway station
- Prestatyn — 3.2 km
- Official site
- www.dyserth.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q18019468 (CC0)
- commons: Dyserth Castle 1917.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Dyserth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dyserth Castle?
- Dyserth Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL18 6DE), in the parish of Dyserth.
- What is Dyserth Castle?
- Dyserth Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dyserth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Prestatyn, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL18 6DE.
- When was Dyserth Castle built?
- Built or established in 1238.
- Who owns Dyserth Castle?
- Dyserth Castle is owned by Cadw and operated by the Crown.
- Is Dyserth Castle a listed building?
- Dyserth Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Dyserth Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Dyserth Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dyserth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Prestatyn, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL18 6DE.