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Browse this list of castles to visit in Wales by Region (click
here for a regional map) or alphabetically
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Barry Castle
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Bits of a gate and wall are all that remain of this 13th century fortified manor, seat of the de Barry family. The site originally boasted earthwork defenses, later augmented by the addition of stone buildings, a great hall, and a gatehouse defended by a drawbridge and portcullis.
Barry,
Glamorgan,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Castle
OS ST102 673
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Beaumaris Castle
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An Edwardian (Edward I) concentric castle, begun in 1295 on a marshy plain (the name means "beautiful marsh"), to the design of James of St. George, who also worked on Harlech. The innovation here was staggered entrances between the inner and outer walls. The castle was never finished, as the Welsh threat evaporated.
Beaumaris,
Anglesey,
Gwynedd,
Wales,
LL58 8AP
Attraction Type:
Castle
Location: opposite Bangor, off A545
Website: Beaumaris Castle
Phone: 01248 810361
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OS SH608 762
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Beaupre Castle
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A late 13th century building with Tudor additions that make it appear more manor than castle. Much of Beaupre is ruined, but the exceptional 3 story gatehouse and Tudor porch are well preserved. The cluster of buildings surround an inner courtyard. The 14th century hall boasts an impressive contemporary fireplace. Many of the older parts of the castle are closed to the public.
St Hilary,
Cowbridge,
Glamorgan,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Castle
Location: off A48
OS ST009 720
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Brecon Castle
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A Norman motte and bailey castle was begun near this spot by Bernard de Neufmarche about 1093. The remains of the motte can still be seen in the garden of the Bishop's Palace, with the remnants of a 13th century stone keep. Contemporary with the keep was the great hall. The castle was beseiged 6 times in the 13th century, succumbing on 3 occasions. It gradually fell into disrepair, and by the late Georgian period the castle was little more than a ruin In the early 19th century it was converted to use as a hotel, a position it still fulfills. The castle itself may be visited independently from the hotel, however.
Brecon,
Powys,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Castle
Website: Brecon Castle
OS SO044 286
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Builth Castle
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One of the first of Edward I's castles in Wales, begun about 1277 on an earlier motte. The castle stands on a high bluff on the edge of the town. Little remains today beyond the outline of earth-covered walls, but in its time Builth ranked with Harlech and Caernarfon as one of Edward's most impressive fortifications in Wales. Builth played a dramatic role in the history of Wales; Llewelyn the Great came here in 1282 to plead for help in his rebellion against the Normans. On leaving Builth his force fell into an ambush at nearby Cilmeri and Llewelyn was killed.
Builth,
Powys,
Wales
Attraction Type:
Castle
Location: off A483
OS SO044 510
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WALES TRAVEL GUIDE ATTRACTIONS IN WALES BY REGION
Map of Regions
Anglesey and Snowdonia | North
Wales Coast and Borderlands | Mid Wales and
Brecon Beacons | Ceredigion |
Pembrokeshire | Carmarthenshire
| Swansea, Gower and the Vale of Neath
| Cardiff, Coast, & Valleys of South
Wales | Wye Valley and Vale of Usk
ATTRACTIONS IN WALES BY
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