Castles · Mid Wales
Newport Castle
Newport Castle — castle in Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Newport Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales". Coordinates: 52.0142°, -4.8327°.
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Heritage listing
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From the Wikipedia article
Newport Castle (Welsh: Castell Trefdraeth) is a castle located in Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales. 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.
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Background
History
Following the death of the ruler of Deheubarth, Rhys ap Tewdwr, his lands were seized by the Normans. Most of Northern Dyfed, except for lands owned by the Bishop of St. DavidsDewislandwas taken by Martin de Turribus, who became the first Marcher Lord of Kemes. Martin's caput was at Nevern Castle, which passed to his son, Robert fitz Martin. In 1197, Robert's son, William fitz Martin abandoned Nevern, founded Newport, moved the Marcher Lordship's headquarters there, and constructed Newport Castle.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0142, -4.8327
- District
- Pembrokeshire
- Parish
- Newport
- Postcode
- SA42 0PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
Sources
- wikidata: Q15262178 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Newport Castle, Pembrokeshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Castell Drefdraeth-Newport castle in summertime - geograph.org.uk - 516303.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newport Castle?
- Newport Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA42 0PN), in the parish of Newport.
- Is Newport Castle a listed building?
- Newport Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Does Newport Castle charge admission?
- Newport Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Newport Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA42 0PN. It sits within the Ceredigion Preseli parliamentary constituency.