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Newport Castle (Castell Trefdraeth)

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.

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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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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