St Briavels Castle, Medieval castle in Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England.
The castle features a large gatehouse with two D-shaped towers, triple portcullises, and walls constructed from red sandstone and limestone materials.
Built in 1292, St Briavels Castle served as an administrative center for the Forest of Dean and later transformed into a storage facility for royal iron supplies.
The castle operated as a courthouse and prison for forest law violators, reflecting the medieval judicial system and forest management practices in England.
The castle operates as a youth hostel under English Heritage management, providing accommodation facilities with prior reservations through their official website.
A water-filled moat once encircled the castle walls, now transformed into gardens maintained with the original medieval spring water source.
Location: St Briavels
Inception: 1292
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Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-briavels-castle
GPS coordinates: 51.73817,-2.64081
Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:50
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