Castell Dinas Emrys, Gwynedd

Early Norman Conquest

Castell Dinas includes a discussion of the early Norman Conquest of North Wales during the reign of William the Conqueror and the campaigns of Gruffydd ap Cynan which led to the eventual liberation of Gwynedd in the reign of Henry I.

Robert Ruddlan

From this a conclusion is reached that the castle may have been the work of either Robert Ruddlan or the earl of Chester in the late eleventh century rather than a later Welsh foundation. The castle remains are examined in detail and the results of the two excavations which occurred on the site this century are analyzed. Also examined are some of the prehistoric defences which included a long causeway entrance. The shattered ruins of the keep set on a spur beneath Snowdon.

British Castles Series

The first of the British Castles Series to be home-published was Clun Castle in 1994. This was a successful comprehensive history based solely on original Anglo-Welsh manuscripts. Since this 32 more followed making up the present collection in the British Castles Series. Professionals and individuals find them useful for their research and interest purposes in medieval history, archaeology, genealogy, and family and local history.

By Paul Martin Remfry

Publisher: SCS Publishing, 1995
ISBN: 1899376089

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