Tretower Castle, Medieval castle in Tretower, Wales.
The castle contains a circular stone tower rising four stories high, with walls measuring 2.7 meters in thickness at its foundation point.
The Picard family constructed the initial earth and timber structure in 1100 to control the upper Usk valley through military presence.
The transformation from military fortress to residential estate demonstrates the evolution of Welsh nobility's architectural preferences through centuries.
Visitors access the castle through Cadw organization, which maintains the site and provides information about its medieval defensive features.
The castle incorporates a natural wet moat and marshy terrain into its defensive system, complementing the constructed fortifications.
Location: Cwmdu and District
Elevation above the sea: 89.8 m
Operator: Cadw
GPS coordinates: 51.88332,-3.18412
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:48
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