Treago Castle, Medieval castle in St Weonards, England.
Description
Treago Castle is a fortified manor house in St Weonards featuring stone walls, corner towers, and a central courtyard enclosed by reinforced structures from the medieval period. The four-sided layout demonstrates typical defensive design with interconnected building sections.
History
Sir Richard Mynors, a Welsh tax collector, founded this fortified manor around 1500 and incorporated defensive features into the design. The location on the Welsh-English border made it strategically important during that era.
Culture
The name Treago merges Welsh words 'Tre' meaning homestead and 'Ago' meaning James, showing how the border region blends two languages and traditions. This linguistic legacy remains visible in how locals refer to and understand the area around the building.
Practical
The site is accessible as accommodation, with three converted holiday cottages in former stable buildings named Hollyhock, Coach House, and Looseboxes. Visitors should plan ahead as it functions as private rental accommodation.
Did you know?
In 1932, the Great Western Railway named steam locomotive No. 5019 after Treago Castle. This engine remained in service until its retirement in 1962, carrying the castle name through decades of rail history.
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