Colwyn Castle
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Colwyn Castle, also known as Maud's Castle, was a medieval castle near Builth Wells in Wales, in the Manor of Glascwm and the county of Radnorshire. There have been two castles on the site, the first constructed on the site of a Roman fort in 1093 by Raoul II of Tosny. This changed hands several times and was eventually captured and destroyed in 1196 by Rhys ap Gruffydd, who was campaigning against the Normans. The castle was rebuilt by Henry III of England in 1215, and was then rebuilt again in 1242 by Ralph de Mortimer to protect the lordship of Maelienydd, which he had recently acquired. It was finally abandoned during the 14th century. The site of Colwyn Castle now houses a farmhouse, with the outer entrenchments of the castle still in place.
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