Algol Online's AberCam - Welsh castles

Last updated: 17/02/03

		Welsh Castles Manorbier, Carew, Cilgerran, Powis, Plas Newydd & Penrhyn Castles, Wales. Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire, England. Return to Home Page
Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire - the gatehouse and chapel seen from inside the courtyard. Built from red sandstone, the castle occupies an impressive site on a crag overlooking one of the important crossings of the River Wye.
Manorbier Castle, Pembrokeshire. Castle buildings from the courtyard. The castle walls are covered in valerian and wallflowers in the early summer.
Manorbier Castle, Pembrokeshire. View into the courtyard from inside the castle buildings.
Carew Castle, Pembrokeshire
Cilgerran Castle, perched on the cliff above the Afon Teifi.
Powis Castle, Welshpool. The drum towers, seen from the gatehouse, are part of the original mediaeval castle.
Powis Castle and gardens, the view across the lawns from the wilderness gardens on the opposite ridge.
Plas Newydd, Anglesey. View towards the gatehouse with dolmen in front.
Plas Newydd. View towards the house overlooking the Menai Straits.
Penrhyn Castle, North Wales. The perfect setting for 'Gormenghast'.There are some mediaeval features, but most of the castle is more recent. The most spectacular feature is its carved slate staircase. Sadly, no photography allowed inside.