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List of Castles in Wales, Pembroke - PrestatynA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Page 1 
Pembroke Castle
Pembroke, Dyfed, Wales, SA71 4LA One of the finest castles, not only in Wales, but in all of Britain, a testament to the wealth and prestige of the medieval Earls of Pembroke. There is a large cave under the town of Pembroke, a prehistoric cavern that was inhabited long before Norman knights cast envious … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: On the A477 Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Penmark Castle
Penmark, Glamorgan, Wales The castle once belonging to the Umfravilles family. One part of a 13th century stone curtain wall survives along with a semi-circular tower. The first mention of a castle at Penmark dates from 1307, but it seems likely that the castle existed as early as the 12th century. The … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: off A4226 at Penmark, behind parish church Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Pennard Castle
Parkmill, Glamorgan, Wales A wonderfully situated early 12th century castle overlooking Three Cliffs Bay and Penmaen Burrows. Pennard was built by Henry de Beaumont, 1st Earl of Warwick. Beaumont built a ringwork fort surrounded by a bank and ditch. The castle included a domestic range with a great hall. Pennard was strengthened by … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: reached by footpath ½ mile S Parkmill on A4118, on Gower peninsula overlooking Oxwich Bay Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Penrice Castle
Penrice, Glamorgan, Wales The ruins of Penrice include overgrown earthworks, a stone keep, gatehouse, and curtain walls. One of several interesting medieval castles on the Gower peninsula, Penrice was built in the 13th century on a headland to the north of Penrice Dingle. Remains from that period include sections of a … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: On the Gower peninsula off the A4118, on private land, but easily viewed from a nearby footpath Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Picton Castle
Picton, Dyfed, Wales, SA62 4AS This Edwardian castle had four round towers., with the addition of a later four-storey block added c1800. Further additions and restorations make it a modern residence with Georgian interiors. MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: 3 ½ miles SE Haverfordwest, on minor road off A487 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Powis Castle
Welshpool, Powys, Wales, SY21 8RF This is a stately home and gardens with 700 years of continuous occupation, building, and rebuilding. In fact, it is the only castle of Welsh origin that has remained in continuous habitation throughout its history. The fortress was known as Pool Castle in medieval times. The square tower is thought … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: 1 m S Welshpool, off A483 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Prestatyn Castle
Prestatyn, Clwyd, Wales Remains of a motte with surrounding ditch and bailey, built c1160, later destroyed by Owain Gwynedd. Prestatyn Castle consists of a rectangular enclosure surrounded by remnants of a stone wall and a ditch. A rough projection on one side suggests a gateway. Within the enclosure and off to one side … MORE >> Attraction Type: Castle Location: On a footpath between Warrren Drive and the A548. Open access. Location map Heritage Rating: ?
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