Hawarden Castle, Medieval castle in Hawarden, Wales, GB
The castle consists of a circular stone keep rising 40 feet tall on a mound, surrounded by defensive walls and earthwork embankments.
The fortress played a central role in the 1282 Welsh rebellion when Dafydd ap Gruffudd captured it, leading to the final Welsh conflict with England.
The castle grounds contain both the medieval ruins and an 18th-century mansion where Prime Minister William Gladstone resided until 1898.
The medieval castle ruins open to visitors on specific Sundays during summer months through a stone archway located in the town center.
The castle features architectural elements from three different styles: Georgian, Rococo, and Gothic Revival, making it a Grade I listed building.
Location: Hawarden
Inception: 1809
Architectural style: Georgian architecture, Rococo, Gothic Revival
Elevation above the sea: 50.9 m
Part of: Hawarden Castle Estate
GPS coordinates: 53.18170,-3.01619
Latest update: May 12, 2025 12:32
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