Castles · Mid Wales
Aberystwyth Castle
Also known as: Castell Aberystwyth
In or near Borth.
Aberystwyth Castle — Grade I listed castle in Ceredigion, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aberystwyth · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Aberystwyth Castle, the nearest railway station is Aberystwyth, located 0.5 km away. Entry is free and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is SY23 1DZ.
About
Aberystwyth Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1277. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed castle in Ceredigion, Wales". Coordinates: 52.4133°, -4.0895°.
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Heritage listing
Aberystwyth Castle (Welsh: Castell Aberystwyth) is a Grade I listed Edwardian fortress located in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales. It was built in response to the First Welsh War in the late 13th century, replacing an earlier fortress located a mile to the south. During a national uprising by Owain Glyndŵr, the Welsh captured the castle in 1404, but it was recaptured by the English four years later. From 1637 it housed a Royal mint of Charles I, which minted coins from locally mined silver.
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Official information
Aberystwyth Castle is a historic ruin located in Aberystwyth, Wales, originally built in the 13th century as a concentric fortress. Visitors can explore the remnants of the castle, which include parts of the outer ward's curtain and angle-towers, as well as a notable tall tower in the inner ward. The site also features a park created by the city council, allowing for leisurely strolls around the ruins.
From the Wikipedia article
Aberystwyth Castle (Welsh: Castell Aberystwyth) is a Grade I listed Edwardian fortress located in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales. It was built in response to the First Welsh War in the late 13th century, replacing an earlier fortress located a mile to the south. During a national uprising by Owain Glyndŵr, the Welsh captured the castle in 1404, but it was recaptured by the English four years later. From 1637 it housed a Royal mint of Charles I, which minted coins from locally mined silver. The castle was slighted by Oliver Cromwell in 1649.
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Background
History
Marcher lord Gilbert de Clare built an earlier motte and bailey castle a mile south of the current site in around 1110. In 1116 it was unsuccessfully besieged by Gruffydd ap Rhys, King of Deheubarth. He was eventually successful in 1136, capturing it and burning it to the ground with the help of Owain Gwynedd and his brother, Cadwaladr ap Gruffydd, the sons of Gruffudd ap Cynan, King of Gwynedd. Their sister, Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd, Gruffydd ap Rhys's wife, had been killed in battle by Gruffudd ab Llywelyn, who commanded for the Norman, Maurice de Londres. She had taken a force to meet him in battle at Kidwelly. Owain Gwynedd gave the castle to Cadwaladr to rebuild, but in 1143, Cadwaladr…
Architecture
Building work started in 1277 at the time of the First Welsh War, during Edward I's first Welsh campaign at the same time as work started at Flint, Rhuddlan and Builth Wells. The inner ward was built in a diamond-shaped concentric castle, with a twin D-shaped gatehouse keep and mural towers at each corner. The inner ward is enclosed by a narrow outer ward, and there was an encllosure to the north that has been lost to coastal erosion. The original building had no inner curtain wall to the west, prior to the war of 1282–83, after which it was added. <gallery mode=packed heights=130> Image:Aberystwyth Casrle - Original Site.jpg|Site of original Aberystwyth Castle at Tan-y-Castell…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4133, -4.0895
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Aberystwyth
- Postcode
- SY23 1DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Established
- 1277
- Nearest railway station
- Aberystwyth — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.castlewales.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q319745 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Aberystwyth Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Arfordir Aberystwyth, Ceredigion - Aberystwyth SAC Special Areas of Conservation, West Wales Marine 43.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aberystwyth Castle?
- Aberystwyth Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 1DZ), in the parish of Aberystwyth.
- What is Aberystwyth Castle?
- Aberystwyth Castle — Grade I listed castle in Ceredigion, Wales.
- How do I get to Aberystwyth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Aberystwyth, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 1DZ.
- When was Aberystwyth Castle built?
- Built or established in 1277.
- Who owns Aberystwyth Castle?
- Aberystwyth Castle is owned by | controlled_by = Aberystwyth Town Council.
- Is Aberystwyth Castle a listed building?
- Aberystwyth Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Aberystwyth Castle charge admission?
- Aberystwyth Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Aberystwyth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Aberystwyth, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 1DZ.