Penrhyn Castle, Medieval castle in Llandygai, Wales
The Norman Revival stone castle incorporates an elevated fortified tower and presents intricate stonework with decorated rooms containing art collections and historical artifacts.
The present structure, designed by Thomas Hopper, replaced a medieval fortress in 1820 through funds generated from Jamaican sugar plantations and Welsh slate quarries.
The castle exhibits paintings depicting African slaves working on Jamaican sugar plantations, commissioned by Baron Richard Pennant in the nineteenth century.
National Trust manages guided tours through state rooms, gardens, and a railway museum featuring industrial locomotives previously used in Penrhyn quarry.
The castle tower features an Italian inscription 'essere amato amando' connected to a romance between Baron's daughter and an Italian gardener.
Location: Llandygai
Inception: 1820
Architects: Thomas Hopper
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Elevation above the sea: 48.4 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: National Trust
Part of: Penrhyn Estate
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/penrhyn-castle
GPS coordinates: 53.22590,-4.09462
Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:44
Wales features a region with three national parks, including Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire coast park, as well as fortresses like Conwy and Caernarfon castles built by Edward I in the 13th century, and religious buildings such as St. David's Cathedral. The coastline alternates between red sandstone cliffs, sandy beaches, and islands like Anglesey, while the inland reveals mountains, lakes, and valleys such as the Elan Valley with its historic dams. Welsh towns preserve their architectural heritage, with Cardiff as the capital. The Gower Peninsula offers limestone cliffs and sea caves, Tintern Abbey has been a Cistercian monastery since 1131, and Powis Castle features terraced gardens. Former mining regions and botanical sites reflect the country's industrial and cultural evolution.
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Penrhyn Castle Railway Museum
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Bangor Mountain
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Town Hall
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Nant Ffrancon formation
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Penrhyn Hall
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Eglwys St Cross
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Bangor Library
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St Mary's Church
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St Tegai's Church
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No.158 (The Albion Hotel Ph) High Street
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Penrhyn Castle chapel
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Tabernacl
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Portico to the former Penrhyn Arms Hotel
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Afon Cegin viaduct
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Pont Penrhyn
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Pont Marchogian, Llandegai Road
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Penrhyn Quarry Railway “Charles”
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Bangor Independent School
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Walls and attached structures to terraced flower garden
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Clock Tower, High Street
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Former Communal Lavatory
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Garth Jetty
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Wyatt Memorial At The Church Of St Tegai
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Menai car park
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Air shaft to Llandygai Tunnel
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Port House
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Grand Lodge And Forecourt Walling
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