Aberystwyth Castle

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Aberystwyth Castle was built in response to the First Welsh War in the late 13th century, replacing an earlier Motte and bailey castle located a mile to the south. The current castle was rebuilt in its current location by Edward I of England in 1277 after the end of the first war against Llywelyn ap Gruffydd Llywelyn the Great's grandson. The Welsh took the castle in 1282 at the start of the 1282 war and burned both the castle and the town. Under master mason James of St George, the castle was eventually completed in 1289, though it was sieged extensively during the revolt of Madog ap Llywelyn in 1294–5.

During a national uprising by Owain Glyndŵr, the Welsh captured the castle in 1404, but it was recaptured by the English four years later. In 1637 it became a Royal mint by Charles I, and produced silver shillings. The castle was slighted by Oliver Cromwell in 1649.

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Founded: 1277
Category: Castles and fortifications in United Kingdom

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Lisa Laurie (3 months ago)
Absolutely brilliant, landlady is great prices very reasonable, great location
Steven Howell (6 months ago)
Lovely room and a great view. The only down side for us was the noise from the pub downstairs.
Stephen Armstrong (9 months ago)
First of all I didn't stay here I had a few beers downstairs but it was still good. The service was great, the location was good and I'm pleased we finally managed to get there during opening hours. The building is quaint but lovely and choice of drinks is unique. There is a fireplace but it wasn't lit/on during my visit
Kevin Cleaver (14 months ago)
Stayed for two nights. Very expensive for a room above a pub. No hot food available. Cold continental breakfast for £7.50. Strong smell of cannabis when we arrived. Pub looked OK. Just a wet room full of men. Got shown to our room. Tbf, it was spacious and looked clean enough. Street View, NOT sea view... 21' TV mounted nearly on the ceiling. Very dodgy aerial connection. No good if you want to plug firestick in for Netflix. Would I recommend? SORRY. NO I wouldn't. Not for £160 per night. Plus there's nothing at all to do in Aberystwyth. A place I'll never return.
Miss Thorp (15 months ago)
Stayed great on a whim due to camping disaster ..very friendly on arrival and helpful with recommendations for evening meal. Room was pretty standard but clean apart from some unknown marks on toilet seat ..has to wipe it myself before use. Seems the stairs window was left open and could literally hear all the other bedroom doors knocking from around 4am . Had the push the bedroom chair against it to try and get some sleep. Very creaky bed and not the best . Sorry but not for us . Especially at the extortionate price of £160 with no breakfast.unless u want to pay 7.50 each for a cold one. Would not recommend at all.. 2 stars I feel is generous but the 3 for the guy who checked us in as he seemed like a genuinely nice man.
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