Abergavenny Castle, Norman castle in Abergavenny, Wales
The stone fortress stands on elevated ground overlooking the River Usk, featuring a high curtain wall dating from the 12th century and defensive ditches.
Norman lord Hamelin de Ballon established the castle in 1087 to protect against Welsh incursions from the northern and western hills.
The castle grounds contain the Abergavenny Museum, housed in a 19th-century hunting lodge built on the original motte structure.
The castle remains include sections of stone keep, defensive towers, and a moat, with facilities that once contained cellars, kitchens, and a chapel.
The castle gained notoriety in 1175 when Welsh noblemen were executed within its walls during a period of border conflicts.
Location: Abergavenny
Inception: 1087
Founders: Hamelin de Ballon
Elevation above the sea: 63.6 m
GPS coordinates: 51.81990,-3.01779
Latest update: May 13, 2025 07:45
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