Cilgerran Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Cilgerran, Wales.
The stone fortress stands on a rocky promontory above the River Teifi, featuring two substantial round towers and thick defensive walls.
William Marshal, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, initiated the construction of the current stone structure in 1223 after recapturing the site from Welsh forces.
The castle ruins influenced numerous British artists, including J.M.W. Turner, who created several paintings of the structure for the Tate Museum collection.
The National Trust manages this Grade I listed building, offering visitors year-round access to explore the medieval military architecture and river views.
The castle's defensive design incorporated natural cliff formations, reducing the need for fortifications on its southern side facing the river gorge.
Location: Cilgerran
Inception: 13 century
Elevation above the sea: 38.7 m
Website: https://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/cilgerran-castle/?lang=en
GPS coordinates: 52.05707,-4.63431
Latest update: May 25, 2025 12:10
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