Hawarden Old Castle, Medieval fortress ruins in Hawarden, Wales
The castle features a circular Norman keep standing atop a mound, with remaining sections of rectangular towers and defensive walls extending across the hilltop.
Construction of the stone castle began in 1280, replacing an earlier Norman earthwork structure that served as a strategic military outpost in northern Wales.
The castle grounds contain traces of Iron Age settlements, reflecting centuries of Welsh and English territorial control transitions in this border region.
The castle opens to visitors only on designated Sundays throughout the year, with access through a stone archway in the center of Hawarden.
The fortress withstood a ten-month siege during the English Civil War before surrendering to Parliamentary forces, leading to its current ruined state.
Location: Hawarden
Inception: 1277
Elevation above the sea: 75.7 m
Part of: Hawarden Castle Estate
GPS coordinates: 53.18090,-3.01985
Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:20
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