Clytha Castle, Gothic Revival folly in Llanarth, Wales
The castle features an L-shaped design with two drum towers, constructed from rendered rubble stone and decorated with crenellation and arched windows.
William Jones commissioned the construction of this memorial castle in 1790 following the death of his wife Elizabeth, engaging architect John Davenport.
The structure represents a traditional Welsh architectural practice of building decorative monuments that combine both memorial and landscape enhancement purposes.
The Landmark Trust maintains and rents the castle as accommodation for up to six people, with full kitchen facilities and three bedrooms.
One of the round towers remains intentionally roofless, designed specifically to create symmetry in the facade while offering views toward Sugar Loaf mountain.
Location: Clytha
Location: Llanarth
Inception: 1790
Architects: John Davenport
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Elevation above the sea: 85.4 m
GPS coordinates: 51.77060,-2.92325
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:39
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