Castles Β· South Wales
Abergavenny Castle
Abergavenny Castle β Grade I listed building in Abergavenny. Ruined castle in the market town of Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny Β· 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Abergavenny Castle is located in South Wales, with the nearest railway station being Abergavenny, just 0.6 km away. Entry to the castle is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is NP7 5EX.
About
Abergavenny Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom β fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1087. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed building in Abergavenny. Ruined castle in the market town of Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales". Coordinates: 51.8197Β°, -3.0175Β°.
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Heritage listing
Abergavenny Castle (Welsh: Castell y Fenni) is a ruined castle in the market town of Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, established by the Norman lord Hamelin de Balun c. 1087. It was the site of a massacre of Welsh noblemen in 1175, and was attacked during the early 15th-century GlyndΕ΅r Rising. William Camden, the 16th-century antiquary, said that the castle "has been oftner stain'd with the infamy of treachery, than any other castle in Wales." It has been a Grade I listed building since 1952.
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Official information
Abergavenny Castle is a historic site featuring the ruins of a Norman castle. Visitors can enjoy the grounds for picnics and walks, making it a pleasant spot for outdoor activities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Abergavenny Castle (Welsh: Castell y Fenni) is a ruined castle in the market town of Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, established by the Norman lord Hamelin de Balun c. 1087. It was the site of a massacre of Welsh noblemen in 1175, and was attacked during the early 15th-century GlyndΕ΅r Rising. William Camden, the 16th-century antiquary, said that the castle "has been oftner stain'd with the infamy of treachery, than any other castle in Wales." It has been a Grade I listed building since 1952.
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Background
Description
The castle, which is currently in ruins, once had a stone keep, towers, and ditch as fortifications. It also housed the family and army of the lord and had cellars, kitchens, a great hall, gatehouse, and a chapel, although it is doubtful whether any of the families treated the castle as their main residence.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8197, -3.0175
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Abergavenny
- Postcode
- NP7 5EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Phone
- 01873 854282
- Established
- 1087
- Nearest railway station
- Abergavenny β 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.abergavennymuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4667087 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Abergavenny Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Abergavenny Castle 2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abergavenny Castle?
- Abergavenny Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP7 5EX), in the parish of Abergavenny.
- What is Abergavenny Castle?
- Abergavenny Castle β Grade I listed building in Abergavenny. Ruined castle in the market town of Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales.
- How do I get to Abergavenny Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Abergavenny, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP7 5EX.
- When was Abergavenny Castle built?
- Built or established in 1087.
- Who owns Abergavenny Castle?
- Abergavenny Castle is owned by |open_to_public=.
- Is Abergavenny Castle a listed building?
- Abergavenny Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Abergavenny Castle a protected site?
- Yes β Abergavenny Castle is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Abergavenny Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Abergavenny Castle is free to enter.