Aberystwyth Castle, 13th-century castle ruins in Aberystwyth, Wales
The stone fortress features a diamond-shaped concentric design with twin D-shaped gatehouse keep and multiple defensive towers along the perimeter walls.
Edward I ordered the construction of this coastal stronghold in 1277 after defeating Welsh prince Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, completing the project in 1289.
The castle ruins stand as a testament to the centuries-long power struggle between English monarchs and Welsh princes during medieval times.
Visitors can explore the castle grounds without paying entrance fees, accessing the site through the surrounding public park in central Aberystwyth.
The fortress served as a royal mint in 1637, producing silver shillings from local mines until the outbreak of the English Civil War.
Location: Aberystwyth
Inception: 1277
Elevation above the sea: 18.7 m
Website: http://castlewales.com/aberystw.html
GPS coordinates: 52.41333,-4.08952
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:56
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