Castell y Bere

Castell y Bere is a ruined castle in the Welsh county of Gwynedd, which was built in the 13th century.

History

The remote location in the mountains of Cader Idris Castle Castell y Bere experienced its founding in 1221 by Llewelyn the Great as a retreat and refuge. On April 25, 1283, the castle had as the last refuge of Prince David, surrender to the troops of Edward I. This could restore the castle, and got into a crew. In 1287, the rebellion of Rhys ap Maredudd, the repairs were completed well, because the castle held the siege of. The end of the castle brought the Welsh uprising under Madog ap Llywelyn 1294. In the following centuries was carried on the task of the castle by the English, the gradual decline until the ruins in the 19th century were first investigated. In later times, made ​​excavations and mine exposures, so that you can now follow the structure of the castle in its foundations well.

Description

Lie enormous horseshoe towers at both ends of the plant; the northeastern secures the gate, the southwestern took to living rooms of the Prince. At the highest point was another rectangular housing; on the north side there were kitchen, storerooms and stables.