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Abergavenny Castle and Museum
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| Abergavenny Castle is a castle in the town of Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. The castle has Norman origins: the motte was built by Hamelin de Ballon, the Norman conqueror of this area in 1090AD. In 1233AD the castle was destroyed by Richard Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, and the Welsh Princes. Soon after a stone keep was built on the motte and the present Victorian 'keep' probably stands on its foundations. The keep along with most of the other castle buildings, was damaged badly in the Civil War. In the 19th century, the present building - now the Museum - was constructed on top of the motte as a hunting lodge for the Marquess of Abergavenny. |
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Read about the structure and the history of the Abergavenny Castle and Museum. |
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Find extensive data on the castle and the collections of the Abergavenny Museum. |
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Admire several inspiring photos of the picturesque ruins of the Abergavenny Castle. |
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