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Cardigan Castle (also known as Castle Green)

Pgds 20090225 131809 Nicholas Castle Green
Pgds 20090224 161506 147 4783
Pgds 20090224 160250 147 4800
Pgds 20090224 163449 101 0122 R1
Pgds 20090224 164455 101 0119 R1
Pgds 20090224 155401 147 4799
Pgds 20090224 162559 101 0113 R1

Introduction

The remains of a Regency period garden which was built within the ward of the medieval castle. Evergreen shrubs and hollies remain from the Regency garden, and the eastern curtain wall was re-arranged to create a hanging garden.

The remains of a Regency period garden associated with a Regency house, Castle Green, which was built within the ward of the medieval castle. There is a fine Turkey Oak overhanging the castle walls, and the site included stables, outbuildings, a ruined vinery, and a World War 2 pillbox overlooking the Teifi. There was a bowling green on the site before Castle Green was built. Evergreen shrubs and hollies remain from the Regency garden, and the eastern curtain wall was re-arranged to create a hanging garden. The house became uninhabitable in the 1980s and is now the subject of a major restoration plan.
Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Website

http://www.cardigancastle.com/eng/

Directions

Travel north on A487 towards Cardigan. At first roundabout take B4546 signposted St Dogmaels. After 1/2 mile bear right into Cardigan. The road crosses the River Teifi and joins the one way system through the town centre. The castle is on the right and is entered from Bridge Street.

Owners

Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust

The Old Stables, 1 Green Street, Aberteifi/ Cardigan, SA43 1JA

Other Websites

History

In the 18th century parts of the medieval castle were used as a town prison, and the inner ward was landscaped to provide a bowling green. In 1801 the site was acquired by John Bowen who built the new house Castle Green, and landscaped the slope between two towers to create a hanging garden. The house was enlarged in 1830 and a hothouse, pinery and fernery were addded to the grounds. Most of the surviving planting is attributed to the third purchaser, David Davies, from 1836. There has been neglect, but little 20th century addition to the garden, other than a small concrete pool (erroneously called the Italian garden) in the foundations of a former glasshouse, and the World War 2 pill box on the curtain wall. The castle was purchased by the Ceredigion County Council in 2003 and given to the Cadwgan Restoration Trust.

Features & Designations

Designations

  • CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales

  • Reference: PGW (Dy) 72 (CER)
  • Grade: II

  • Scheduled Ancient Monument

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Bioundary wall to Castle Green house, Carriers Lane
  • Grade: II

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Cardigan Castle
  • Grade: I

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Castle Green House
  • Grade: II*

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Gate piers and Gates to Castle Green House
  • Grade: II

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Outbuildings at Castle Green Stable yard
  • Grade: II

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Retaining wall in Castle Green grounds to east of house
  • Grade: II

Style

Gardenesque

Key Information

Type

Garden

Principal Building

Heritage Site

Survival

Extant

Hectares

1

References

References

Contributors

  • Caroline Palmer