Dare to Discover Dryslwyn Castle's Mysteries with @Drone_Man_Wales

Founded in the 13th century on an isolated hill in the verdant Tywi Valley, Dryslwyn was once an important seat of the ancient south Wales kingdom of Deheubarth.
Not much is known about its early history, but in 1287 it was the scene of a significant conflict between Welsh and English forces. In response to an uprising by Welsh lord Rhys ap Maredudd, 11,000 English troops were dispatched to lay siege to the castle. The conflict lasted two weeks as siege engines and sappers (soldiers with engineering skills, including tunnelling) chipped away at the fortress’s defences. The attackers eventually brought down a large section of the walls and the castle fell into the hands of the English crown.
Perched on the top of an isolated, rocky hill above the Towy Valley, Dryslwyn Castle occupies a splendid defensive position. It may occupy a spot previously used in as a fortification in prehistoric times but no evidence has been found to support this theory. In the twelfth century, Rhys ap Gruffydd, often known as "Lord Rhys", reigned over the kingdom of Deheubarth and brought it a period of peace and stability. On his death in 1197, his three sons contested his inheritance and fought between themselves for supremacy. Neighbouring Welsh kingdoms and the English took advantage of this to infiltrate Deheubarth and it was around this time that Dryslwyn Castle was built.
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[@tabadrone]

Great images. Like 8. Congrats.

[@andrewtolley3706]

A brilliant Idea! I'd like to see other Welsh castles from an aerial vantage-point. I know from reading that Welsh Castles differed significantly in their style and manner of construction from their English counterparts: Is there anywhere we can see an 'Artists Impression' of Dryslwn as it was in the century?

[@Drone_Man_Wales]

Plenty more castles and Abbie’s etc coming up hope you enjoy them thanks for the comment