Introduction
The site is located in a prominent position overlooking the town about 100m from Newport Church at an elevation of about 64m above sea level. The earliest castle on the site was built in the 13th century, and the present structure was built in the 19th century and is a private residence.
The castle is in the city of Newport between the Newport Bridge and the neighbouring railway bridge, on the west bank of the River Usk.
The castle was built of Old Red Sandstone and local grey limestone. Originally, it was surrounded by a moat, within a rectangular walled court.
House is L-plan and 3-storeys on North side, where windows are pierced through medieval masonry. Original gatehouse was of 2 round towers flanking entry, but that to East has been rebuilt flat-fronted, having collapsed in early C19, with 2 lancets and picturesquely ruinous top.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
0300 025 6000Access contact details
Newport Castle is closed for the foreseeable future for health and safety reasons.
- History
In 1402 the castle was sacked by Owain Glyndŵr. It was in disrepair by 1522, and was taken by Oliver Cromwell's forces during the Civil War. Its use declined further in later centuries.
It has been a Grade II* Listed building since 1951.
- Features & Designations
Designations
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Newport Castle
- Grade: I
Features
- Castle (featured building)
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- Latest Date:
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental Garden
Principal Building
Castle
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Newport
- References
References
- Browne, David and others {Newport Castle, Pembrokeshire (An Architectural Study)} (Aberystwyth: Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments in Wales, 1992)
Contributors
Mike Statham