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Brecon Castle

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A Norman motte and bailey castle was begun near this spot by Bernard de Neufmarche about 1093. The remains of the motte can still be seen in the garden of the Bishop's Palace, with the remnants of a 13th century stone keep. Contemporary with the keep was the great hall. The castle was beseiged 6 times in the 13th century, succumbing on 3 occasions. It gradually fell into disrepair, and by the late Georgian period the castle was little more than a ruin In the early 19th century it was converted to use as a hotel, a position it still fulfills. The castle itself may be visited independently from the hotel, however.
Brecon, Powys, Wales

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Attraction Type: Castle
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The Courtyard - 77.4 miles from Brecon Castle Aldeburgh, Suffolk Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £236

Sally's Cottage - 77.5 miles from Brecon Castle Aldeburgh, Suffolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £195

The Follies - 78.2 miles from Brecon Castle Aldringham, Suffolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £295

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Nearest Hotels

Sunborn Yacht Hotel - 31.4 miles from Brecon Castle London, Greater London Stay from: £49.50

Ramada Hotel & Suites London - 36 miles from Brecon Castle London, Greater London Stay from: £59.50

Menzies Cambridge Hotel & Golf Club - 38.8 miles from Brecon Castle Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Stay from: £55.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Corton Coastal Resort - 79.6 miles from Brecon Castle Corton, Suffolk From: £300.00

Guton Hall Coastal Resort - 80 miles from Brecon Castle Gunton, Suffolk From: £300.00

THE SOUTHERN - 83.5 miles from Brecon Castle Great Yarmouth, Norfolk From: £52.00

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