Aberystwyth Castle is a Grade I listed building in the Ceredigion local planning authority area, Wales. First listed on 14 September 1962. Castle, fortification.

Aberystwyth Castle

WRENN ID
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Grade
I
Local Planning Authority
Ceredigion
Country
Wales
Date first listed
14 September 1962
Type
Castle, fortification
Source
Cadw listing

Description

Concentric walled lozenge plan castle with dry moat to W, round corner towers to inner and outer wards; ruined coursed rubble masonry. Remains of Porth Mawr to E with footings of the hall to SW.

To W lies the more complete inner gate tower with outer gate beyond; twin apsidal tower gateway with pointed entrance, portcullis chase, crenellated parapet and splayed stair turret to N. SW end has dungeon, mural tower to S side of inner ward.

Now converted to recreational use with Druid Circle from 1916 Eisteddfod. Grounds laid out by John Probart architect of Shrewsbury ca 1800.

Retaining wall to N has a terrace below, with Victorian crescent shaped 8-bay shelter with ornamented cast-iron columns.

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