Aberedw Castle

Aberedw Castle is a fortress ruin in Wales built by Norman settlers on a rocky ridge overlooking the River Edw valley. The structure shows a rectangular layout with round towers at each corner, displaying the defensive design of the medieval stronghold.

The fortress began construction around 1093 during the Norman invasion of South Wales and served the Baskerville family as a defensive stronghold. By 1282, it had become a place of final retreat before the region fell completely under English control.

Local stories connect this place to tales of Welsh resistance and princely refuge that residents have passed down for centuries. Visitors often learn these narratives when exploring the ruins and understanding how the setting fit into the wider struggles of medieval Wales.

The ruins sit beside the B4567 road, roughly 4 miles southeast of Builth Wells, and are reached via a causeway crossing the eastern ditch. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes as the ground is uneven and care is needed around the fractured stone walls.

In the 1800s, railway construction severely damaged the western section and many original stones ended up as part of the track foundation. Walking around today, you can spot the irregular gaps in the walls where that industrial project left its mark.