The cone-shaped island was original part of the fort interior, before 2000 years of erosion separated it from the mainland. The surviving portion of the site tops the cliffs to the left of the island.
Image credit: A. Brookes (23.4.2015)
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The outer bank. The inner banks can be seen beyond, way over to the left.
Image credit: A. Brookes (8.3.2015)
The outer bank.
Image credit: A. Brookes (8.3.2015)
Looking towards the inner banks. The outer rampart is behind me, separated from the inner by a wide strip of clifftop.
Image credit: A. Brookes (8.3.2015)
Image credit: A. Brookes (8.3.2015)
Image credit: A. Brookes (8.3.2015)
The twin inner banks.
Image credit: A. Brookes (8.3.2015)
The eroded ends of the inner banks, a section sliced cleanly through.
Image credit: A. Brookes (8.3.2015)
The fort occupies the flat clifftop above the beach. Part of the interior has fallen into the sea.
Image credit: A. Brookes (8.3.2015)
Castell Bach Cwmtydu, situated atop a level coastal cliff promontory along the Irish Sea.
Image credit: C. Michael Hogan
Sites within 20km of Castell Bach, Cwmtydu
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St Tyssilio’s Churchyard Stone
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Llwyn-on-Fach
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Pendinas Lochtyn
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Pen-y-Graig (Llanarth)
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Crug Cou
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Llwyn Crwyn
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Castell Bach (Penbryn)
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Banc Rhosgoch Fach
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Penbryn Pillar Stone
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Whilgarn
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Castell Moeddyn
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Foel y Mwnt
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Trichrug
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Banc y Warren
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Craig Gwrtheyrn
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Llech Bron
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