Sycharth

Sycharth was a motte and bailey castle near Llansilin, Powys, Wales. Until 1996 Sycharth was in the historic county of Denbighshire, but was then transferred to the Shire area of Montgomeryshire within Powys. Sycharth was the birthplace of Owain Glyndŵr.

This article is about the motte-and-bailey castle in Powys. For the poem by Iolo Goch, see Owain Glyndŵr's Court.
Sycharth Motte and Bailey Castle
Llansilin, Montgomeryshire, Wales
Sycharth from field, showing motte
Sycharth Motte and Bailey Castle
Coordinates52.824498°N 3.180842°W / 52.824498; -3.180842
Site information
OwnerCadw guardianship
ConditionGrass covered mound with banks and outer bailey.
Site history
BuiltNorman Period
MaterialsTimber Castle
Demolished1403
Events
Revolt of Owain Glyndŵr (1400–09)
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