There are many
medieval castles in Wales, but by the Tudor period, many of them had fallen
into disuse. Here I have listed those buildings that have Tudor associations.
CAERPHILLY CASTLE
(Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan) - It's the largest medieval castle in Wales.
It was built by the De Clare family to defend their territory against the
armies of Llewelyn, the last prince of Wales.
CAREW CASTLE &
TIDAL MILL (Carew, Nr Tenby, Pembrokeshire) - Magnificent Norman castle
and later an Elizabethan residence.
CARDIFF CASTLE
(Cardiff) - Dates back to the Roman period.
TREDEGAR HOUSE
(Newport) -
The finest country house in south Wales. It has been the home of the Morgan
dynasty for over 500 years.
TRETOWER COURT
AND CASTLE (Crickhowell, Powys)
- Dates back to the medieval period.
DENBIGH CASTLE
(Denbigh, Clwyd) - In the Elizabethan period, this castle belonged
to Elizabeth I's favourite, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester.
GWYDIR CASTLE
(Llanrwst, Gwynedd) -
Dates from c1500. In the Elizabethan period it belonged to the influential
Wynn family. It is reputed to be one of the most haunted houses in the
country.
CHIRK CASTLE (Chirk,
Wrexham) - Another residence that belonged to Robert Dudley, Earl of
Leicester.
PLAS MAWR
(Conwy, Conwy) - One of the finest examples of an Elizabethan townhouse
in Britain.
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