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Gwydir Castle, Tudor manor house in Trefriw, Wales

The stone castle stands between Trefriw and Llanrwst villages in Conwy County, featuring Tudor architecture with a square turret and spiral staircase.

The Wynn family reconstructed the estate around 1490 using materials from Maenan Abbey, establishing their residence following the Wars of the Roses.

Katherine of Berain, a cousin to Queen Elizabeth I, resided at Gwydir Castle during the 16th century, maintaining significant connections with Welsh nobility.

The property includes 10 acres of gardens containing centuries-old yew trees and three cedars of Lebanon planted during King Charles I visit in 1624.

The castle incorporates architectural elements from Maenan Abbey, including a complete spiral staircase transferred and integrated into its square turret.

Location: Trefriw

Elevation above the sea: 9.6 m

Website: http://gwydircastle.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.13294,-3.80041

Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:41

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