Porthamal, Tower

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NPRN306018
Map ReferenceSO13NE
Grid ReferenceSO1595035180
Unitary (Local) AuthorityPowys
Old CountyBrecknockshire
CommunityTalgarth
Type Of SiteGATEHOUSE
PeriodMedieval
Description
The tower at Porthamal is an embattled two-storied gatetower, with vestiges of former mansion circuit walls on either side. There are 15th-16th century features in a barn immediately south (Nprn31266). The relationship with the present farmhouse (Nprn16102) is uncertain.

(source Os495card; SO13NE5)
J.Wiles 19.08.02