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Deganwy Castle

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Deganwy Castle sits on a massive rock outcrop in the suburbs of Llandudno. Deganwy appears to have been first occupied during the Roman period, but was popular in the Dark Ages because it was safe from Irish raids. Traditionally, it was one of the main residences of King Maelgwn of Gwynedd.

The defences included some dry stonewalls and these were excavated by Leslie Alcock in the 1960s. A dozen sherds of Dark Age pottery, imported from the Mediterranean, were also discovered, showing the exceptional taste and far-reaching contacts of Gwynedd's Royal dynasty.

Deganwy Castle
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Getting There: Deganwy Castle is located above the village, on the east bank of the River Conwy estuary. One of many public footpaths runs from Maes-Y-Castell, off Deganwy Road. A mile south of Conwy, on the A546. The site is freely accessible in daylight hours. Car parking is by the side of the road.

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Deganwy
Llandudno Conwy

Getting ThereDeganwy Castle is located above the village, on the east bank of the River Conwy estuary. One of many public footpaths runs from Maes-Y-Castell, off Deganwy Road. A mile south of Conwy, on the A546. The site is freely accessible in daylight hours. Car parking is by the side of the road.