Bristol Castle refers to the remains of an 11th or 12th century motte and bailey castle, with curtain walls and a great keep dating from 1140. The sallyport, an escape route, can be seen on one wall. The castle was demolished in the 17th century. It was the place where the two young sons of Dafydd ap Gruffydd, the last princes of the House of Cunedda - the princely house of Gwynedd - were imprisoned for life after Edward I's conquest of Wales in 1283. Model of a motte-and-bailey A motte-and-bailey is a form of castle. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Events Henry Jasomirgott was made count palatine of the Rhine. ... Dafydd ap Gruffydd (c. ... House of Cunedda is the name often given to the royal family of the Kingdom of Gwynedd. ... Gwynedd was one of the kingdoms or principalities of medieval Wales. ... For broader historical context, see 1280s and 13th century. ...
Bristol loomed large in the civil wars of the 12th century.
Leaving Matilda at the castle there with her step-mother Adelaide, Earl Robert slipped away by a hidden byway, eluding Stephen's troops to reach the safety of Bristol.
Still BristolCastle was staunchly held for Matilda by Robert's son William, Earl of Gloucester.
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