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Penhow Castle

Penhow Castle, fully restored, was, at first, a medieval keep. Then a hall block was added in the 15th century, and later a Stuart manor home. There are a 13th century curtain wall and a 12th-century keep tower and ramparts on view.

Rooms on the audio tour include the Norman bedroom, a 15th-century great hall, a minstrels' gallery, a Tudor moat room, a Charles II panelled dining room, an 18th-century kitchen and a Victorian housekeeper's room.

The castle was purchased by a London businessman and closed to the public in 2002. There are, however, good views of the castle from the medieval parish church of St John the Baptist, which dates to the 13th century.

As of this writing, there are no plans to reopen Penhow to the public.

About Penhow Castle
Address: Penhow, Newport, Gwent, Wales, NP26 3AA
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 6 m E Newport, on A48
Location map
OS: ST421 909
Photo Credit: Chris Andrews, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence

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