Prestatyn Castle (Motte and Bailey)
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Prestatyn Castle (Motte and Bailey)
Image: © Jeff Buck Taken: 7 Sep 2015
The motte seen from the south. Prestatyn was granted to Robert de Banastre by King Henry II in 1165. The castle, which was destroyed by Owain Gwynedd in 1167 does not appear to have been rebuilt. After the castle was destroyed the Banastre family fled to Lancashire. *Source: Wikipedia
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Image Location
Latitude
53.33844
Longitude
-3.39473