Old Beaupre Castle

The castle features a three-story gatehouse with intricate stone carvings displaying the Bassett family crest and classical Greek architectural elements.

Constructed around 1300, the castle underwent substantial modifications during the Tudor period when the Bassett family added Renaissance elements to the structure.

The castle demonstrates the evolution of Welsh architecture from medieval defensive structures to refined Tudor residences with Renaissance architectural influences.

The site requires visitors to walk through farmland, crossing a stone stile and two kissing gates, with parking available 250 meters from the entrance.

The Renaissance porch, completed in 1600, incorporates ancient Greek columns and detailed heraldic carvings representing 16th-century Welsh nobility.

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: March 6, 2025 01:10