Dugoed

Dugoed, Penmachno

Dugoed has timbers dating from 1516-17 and is remarkable for some of its buildings, with three upper lofts and excellent stonework and woodwork. Tomen y Castell is on this farm. Doubtless there was once a fort here for it can be proved that dressed stones in Dugoed walls have been taken from some earlier building since they have chamfered corners. Some may be seen on the south facing windows, some in the facade and elsewhere. It is likely the fort was of wood with stone foundations. The foundations were stone built to be more durable, and for fear of the enemy setting fire to it. The framework was built high to give the arrows a wider field of flight and greater impact.

Dugoed not only has a comprehensive House History, but also a Building report and Tree Ring report.