Introduction
The ruins of 13th-century Hay Castle with a 17th-century house attached dominate the town of Hay-on-Wye. The remains of a 17th-century terraced formal garden lie to the north of the castle and 18th- and 19th-century pleasure grounds to the south, all within the site of the Norman castle.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01497 820079Website
https://haycastletrust.org
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: Hay-on-Wye
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Po)11(POW)
- Grade: II
National Park
- Reference: Brecon Beacons
Scheduled Ancient Monument
- Reference: Hay Castle 17/1104/BR076(POW)R
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Coach house and stables
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Hay Castle
- Grade: I
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Main entrance gates
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Outbuilding range
- Grade: II
Features
- Castle (featured building)
- Earliest Date:
- Garden Terrace
- Description: The remains of a 17th-century terraced formal garden.
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Part: standing remains
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Hay
- References
References
- Cadw and ICOMOS UK, 'Hay Castle' in {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Powys} (Cardiff: Cadw, 1999), pp. 124-6 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Powys
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Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, 'Castle House Grounds and Garden',