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Abergavenny Castle is a Welsh castle situated at the confluence of the Gavenny and Usk rivers. In 1172/3 the castle was captured from William de Braose by Sitsyllt ap Dwfnwal, a Welsh Chieftain. The castle was restored to Broase by Sitsyllt and the Chieftain was invited to a feast to celebrate its return. Instead of a friendly meeting, Broase had Sitsyllt ap Dwfnwal and his guests murdered. In 1215 the castle was captured from King John's forces by LLewellyn, the Prince of Wales. In 1403 the castle was burnt attacked and destroyed by Owen Glendower.

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1173		Murder of Sitsyllt ap Dwfnwal
		Abergavenny Castle was captured from William de Braose by Sitsyllt ap Dwfnwal, a Welsh Chieftain. The castle was restored to Broase by Sitsyllt and the Chieftain was invited to a feast to celebrate its return. Instead of a friendly meeting Broase had Sitsyllt ap Dwfnwal and his guests murdered.
1182		Abergavenny Castle attacked
		In 1182 the castle was invaded by sons of Sitsyllt in revenge for the death of their father.
1215		Llewellyn captures Abervagenny Castle
		The castle at Abervagenny was captured from King John's forces by Llewellyn.
1403		Abergavenny attacked by Glendower
		The castle at Abergavenny was attacked and burnt by Owen Glendower.