The outlaws known as Gwlliaid Cochion Mawddwy the Red Raiders used to frequent this 15th century Coaching Inn, they terrorised the area and travellers alike, they were said to be locals who had rebelled against the new laws of the 16th century. Many were hanged for their crimes and there is still a gate on the Welshpool Road 'Llidiart y Barwn' which refers to the Baron who persecuted them. In 1854 George Borrows the Author of Wild Wales was on a tour of Wales for research on his book, he heard the story of the Red Raiders while staying at the Inn and learnt that the area was still renowned for them, 250 years after they had been put to death.
