A fifty feet high motte remains from the 12th century castle, which originally had a shell keep on the top, surrounded by the remains of the barbican and part of the gatehouse. The bailey was surrounded by a curtain wall with towers but is now a recreation ground. It was abandoned in the 15th century and most of the stone removed for buildings in the town.
Directions |
Off the A40, 7 miles north west of Abergavenny |
High Street, Crickhowell NP8 1BE |
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