Bolbro Wood
Wood, Forest in Montgomeryshire
Wales
Bolbro Wood
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Bolbro Wood Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 52.548839/-3.2233728 or Grid Reference SO1795. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Track near Dolforwyn Castle
A public footpath follows this track, connecting a small car park with Dolforwyn Castle.
Small car park near 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.
Bolbro Wood is located at Grid Ref: SO1795 (Lat: 52.548839, Lng: -3.2233728)
Unitary Authority: Powys
Police Authority: Dyfed Powys
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