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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