Brecon Castle
Located in Brecon, Powys Coordinates: 51°56′58″ N 3°23′36″ W
- Local time
- UTC+00:00
- Europe/London · UTC+00:00
- Elevation
- 143 m
- above sea level
About Brecon Castle
Brecon Castle is a historic site. Location: Brecon, Powys.
Brecon Castle (Welsh: Castell Aberhonddu) is a castle in the town Brecon, Wales. It was built by the Norman Lord Bernard de Neufmarché in 1093, and was frequently assaulted by the Welsh in the 13th and 15th centuries. The castle's ownership changed numerous times. It began falling into ruin when Henry VIII executed the last dukes of Buckingham, who at the time controlled the castle. It was renovated and made into a hotel in the early 19th century. It is a Grade I listed building.
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At a glance
- Heritage designation
- scheduled monument, National Monument of Wales
Source: Wikidata
In comparison
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