Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
7192
Building Number
Grade
I
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
19/07/1963
Date of Amendment
25/09/1986
Name of Property
Crickhowell Castle (remains of)
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Crickhowell
Town
Locality
Easting
321734
Northing
218257
Street Side
Location
Situated to the SE of the High Street in Recreation Ground between Castle Road and Beaufort Street.
Description
Broad Class
Defence
Period
History
The Castle, known as Alisby's Castle after Gerald Alisby the early to mid C14 governor, was formerly of Norman motte and bailey type. Rebuilt in late C13/early C14 by Sir Grimbald Pauncefote, disused in C15 and much pillaged since for local building.
Exterior
The masonry remains include an engaged round and rectangular random coursed rubble tower; crenellated parapet, narrow openings and early C14 ogee lancets with worn cusping. Various splayed openings to 3-storey and basement inner faces, fireplace at 1st floor level. View of 1893 shows the tower in more complete state.
Part of the former circular gate tower to the motte remains in the slope to NW.
Scheduled Ancient Monument BR111
Interior
Reason for designation
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