Court Wood

Wood, Forest in Montgomeryshire

Wales

Court Wood

Track near Dolforwyn Castle A public footpath follows this track, connecting a small car park with Dolforwyn Castle. — Track near Dolforwyn Castle Credit: Mat Fascione

Court Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Montgomeryshire, Wales. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, the wood is a mix of ancient oak, beech, and birch trees, creating a diverse and rich ecosystem. The wood is known for its tranquil atmosphere and is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and bird watchers.

Court Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and a wide range of bird species. The wood is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its important conservation value and unique flora and fauna.

Visitors to Court Wood can enjoy peaceful walks along the winding trails that meander through the trees, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There are also designated picnic areas and benches where visitors can relax and take in the natural beauty of the wood.

Overall, Court Wood is a hidden gem in Montgomeryshire, offering a peaceful retreat for those looking to connect with nature and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.539784/-3.2322333 or Grid Reference SO1694. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track near Dolforwyn Castle A public footpath follows this track, connecting a small car park with Dolforwyn Castle.

Track near Dolforwyn Castle

A public footpath follows this track, connecting a small car park with Dolforwyn Castle.

View across the River Severn valley

View across the River Severn valley

Sheep near Dolforwyn Castle

Sheep near Dolforwyn Castle

Path leading to Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Path leading to Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Information board at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Information board at Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Inside the ruins of Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Inside the ruins of Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

The ruins of Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Inside the ruins of Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Inside the ruins of Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Former storeroom at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Former storeroom at Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

View southeast from Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

View southeast from Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Earthworks at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Earthworks at Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Ruined round tower at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Ruined round tower at Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Well at Dolforwyn Castle Lord Mortimer had this well built in about 1277, it was dug through 6.5 metres (21 feet) of solid rock.

Well at Dolforwyn Castle

Lord Mortimer had this well built in about 1277, it was dug through 6.5 metres (21 feet) of solid rock.

Modern stairs at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Modern stairs at Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Walls and earthworks at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Walls and earthworks at Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Former guardroom at Dolforwyn Castle Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley.
Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water.
The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin.
The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

Former guardroom at Dolforwyn Castle

Dolforwyn Castle was built by Welsh lord Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) in 1273, it is sited on a wooded ridge overlooking the upper Severn Valley. Marcher lord Roger Mortimer took Dolforwyn Castle in 1277 after a two-week siege. The castle fell because a well had not been constructed and the occupants ran out of water. The castle was abandoned in the 14th century, falling into ruin. The Welsh Ancient Monuments Board (now Cadw) acquired the site in 1955, it was excavated between 1981 and 2002. The castle is now open to the public.

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Court Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO1694 (Lat: 52.539784, Lng: -3.2322333)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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