Castles in Wales
There are two distinct styles of castles in Wales; native Welsh fortresses, which present some unique architectural features (notable the frequent use of a D-shaped layout), and later English castles built to impose the authority of the English crown on the Welsh. among the latter category are some of the most impressive and significant castles in Britain, including World Heritage sites like Caernarfon and Conwy. We hope you enjoy exploring these wonderful medieval fortresses, but if you'd like to take it one step further, why not actually stay in a Welsh castle? Take a look at our Castle Hotels in Wales page for more.
Barry Castle
Barry, Glamorgan
Bits of a gate and wall are all that remain of this 13th-century fortified manor, seat of the de Barry family. Barry Castle originally boasted earthwork defences, later augmented by … ... more
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Many visitors come to Wales just to see these historic castles:
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