Castles · North Wales
Castell Deudraeth
In or near Q737888.
Castell Deudraeth — Grade II listed building in Gwynedd. Within its own grounds on the Portmeirion estate, approximately 2km NE of Portmeirion village; accessed via a metalled drive leading W from the main Portmeirion lane.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Boston Lodge Halt · 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Castell Deudraeth, the nearest railway station is Boston Lodge Halt, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LL48 6EN. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Castell Deudraeth is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II listed building in Gwynedd. Within its own grounds on the Portmeirion estate, approximately 2km NE of Portmeirion village; accessed via a metalled drive leading W from the main Portmeirion lane". Coordinates: 52.9184°, -4.0952°.
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Heritage listing
Castell Deudraeth is a former manor house approximately 0.5 km NE of Portmeirion in Gwynedd, North Wales.
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From the Wikipedia article
Castell Deudraeth is a former manor house approximately 0.5 km NE of Portmeirion in Gwynedd, North Wales.
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Background
History
The name is taken from a former late 12th century castle, now lost. The current house, which possibly dates from the 18th century, was enlarged in the 19th century to be a sizable manor house. At this stage it was known as Bron Eryn. In 1841 it was bought by David Williams, who enlarged and castellated it in the 1840s and 1850s. He also renamed it Castell Deudraeth. Sir Clough Williams-Ellis bought the house and its parkland from the trustees of his uncle-in-law, Sir Osmond Williams, who died in 1931. He had planned to incorporate the house into Portmeirion village, as extra accommodation for hotel guests, but this was not achieved in his lifetime. It was not until 2001, after the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9184, -4.0952
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Penrhyndeudraeth
- Postcode
- LL48 6EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Boston Lodge Halt — 0.7 km
- Official site
- portmeirion.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q13126896 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Castell Deudraeth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Portmeirioncastle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castell Deudraeth?
- Castell Deudraeth is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL48 6EN), in the parish of Penrhyndeudraeth.
- What is Castell Deudraeth?
- Castell Deudraeth — Grade II listed building in Gwynedd. Within its own grounds on the Portmeirion estate, approximately 2km NE of Portmeirion village; accessed via a metalled drive leading W from the main Portmeirion lane.
- How do I get to Castell Deudraeth?
- The nearest railway station is Boston Lodge Halt, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL48 6EN.
- Who owns Castell Deudraeth?
- Castell Deudraeth is owned by | designation1 = Grade II* listed building.
- Is Castell Deudraeth a listed building?
- Castell Deudraeth is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Does Castell Deudraeth charge admission?
- Castell Deudraeth typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castell Deudraeth?
- The nearest railway station is Boston Lodge Halt, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL48 6EN.