Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
08/07/1966
Date of Amendment
24/06/1991
Name of Property
Old Dynevor Castle
Unitary Authority
Carmarthenshire
Location
Set high on a rocky, wooded ridge above Afon Tywi with exceptional, picturesque views to the castle from S over the river and from the landscaped park to N.
History
Extensive remains of a medieval castle first built by the Welsh princes in C13; partly remodelled by King Edward I with a gatehouse added on S and a rectanuglar tower on N. Late C15 additions by Sir Rhys ap Thomas.
Exterior
The masonry remains include an angular curtain wall, incorporating a circular tower to NW and a large round tower at SE angle, now surmounted by a C17(?)/C18 gazebo. Later additions include a rectangular hall facing N.
Reason for designation
Old Dynevor Castle became a major feature in the C18 landscaped park to Newton House (now Plas Dinefwr) situated approximately one kilometre to N.
Scheduled Ancient Monument: Cm29.
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