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Penhow Castle
The story
History of Penhow Castle
Penhow Castle, Penhow, Newport dates from the early 12th century. Extended and reconstructed in almost every century since, it has been claimed to be the oldest continuously-inhabited castle in Wales.
United Kingdom
- Built
- 12th century
- Era
- Medieval
- Country
- United Kingdom
- UNESCO
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- Coordinates
- 51.614, -2.834
In depth
The fuller history
The manor of Penhow was held by Caradog ap Gruffydd, prince of Gwent at the time of the Norman invasion of Wales. The estate was seized by the Seymour family (anciently de St. Maur) and by 1129, Sir Roger de St Maur had built a fortified manor at the site. The house was extended and further fortified in the 15th and 17th centuries. In the 16th century, the manor passed to the Somersets. In 1674, it was purchased by the Lewis family of St Pierre. Viscount Rhondda, an industrialist and conservator of ancient buildings in Wales, bought the castle in 1914.
Key dates
- 1129Maur) and by 1129, Sir Roger de St Maur had built a fortified manor at the site.
- 1674In 1674, it was purchased by the Lewis family of St Pierre.
- 2002In 2002, it was sold and reverted to a private home.
Historical summary drawn from Wikipedia. Read the full article.
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