House & Family History: Called the Colditz of Wales, Dyffryn Aled was used as a prisoner of war camp for German naval officers during World War I. On April 4, 1915 three prisoners escaped and made their way to Llandudno, before being captured and sentenced to three months in Chelmsford Prison, after which they were returned to Dyffryn Aled. Possibly Dyffryn Aled's most famous POW was Lieutenant Wolf von Tirpitz, son of Grand Admiral Tirpitz, head of the German navy.

Collections: The contents were sold in 1920.

House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: Wynne family, 18th century. Richard O. Meyrick, late 18th century. Philip Yorke, until 1804; Pierce Wynne Yorke, 1804-37. Winifred Cochrane, Countess of Dundonald, 1913-14.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No