Old Beaupre Castle

Old Beaupre Castle is a fortified manor in Llanfair featuring a three-story gatehouse with detailed carved stone elements and classical architectural features. The structure displays construction methods and design choices from different periods, creating a layered composition that spans centuries of building traditions.

The manor originated around 1300 as a defensive structure and underwent major changes when the Bassett family owned it during the Tudor period. They introduced Renaissance architectural styles and refined the building over several generations.

The fortified manor served as a residence where wealthy Welsh families displayed their status through architecture and decoration. Visitors can see how local nobility expressed their identity through the building's style and carved details.

Access to the site involves walking across working farmland with traditional gates and stiles along the way. Parking is situated near the property entrance, making it a short walk to reach the building.

The Renaissance entrance features classical columns that were completed in the early 1600s and stand out as the most refined part of the structure. The carved heraldic symbols on the stonework reveal the family's connections to nobility and international networks of that era.

Location: Llanfair

Elevation above the sea: 23.6 m

Website: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/old-beaupre-castle

GPS coordinates: 51.43850,-3.42707

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00