Wales

Castles and Fortifications of Wales

This collection spans centuries of Welsh military and residential architecture, ranging from King Edward I's UNESCO-listed fortress at Caernarfon to the massive concentric moats of Caerphilly Castle. It features 13th-century ruins at Aberystwyth and Kidwelly alongside Victorian Gothic masterpieces like Castell Coch. The list also includes coastal defenses such as the 18th-century Fishguard Fort and grand manor houses like St Fagans and Kentchurch Court, illustrating the evolution of Welsh defensive sites into stately homes.

Castell Caernarfon

Caernarfon Castle is a medieval fortress in Gwynedd, north-west Wales.

Caerphilly Castle

Caerphilly Castle is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales.

Castell Coch

A castle where some scenes from Doctor Who were filmed. It also served as a home to John Crichton-Stuart, the 3rd Marquess of Bute.

Aberystwyth Castle

Aberystwyth Castle is a Grade I listed Edwardian fortress located in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales.

Carew Castle

Carew Castle is a castle in the civil parish of Carew in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Kidwelly Castle

Kidwelly Castle is a Norman castle overlooking the River Gwendraeth and the town of Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales.

Cilgerran Castle

Cilgerran Castle is a 13th-century ruined castle located in Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, Wales, near Cardigan.

Loughor Castle

Loughor Castle is a ruined, medieval fortification located in the town of Loughor, Wales.

Insole Court

A Victorian Gothic mansion in Llandaff, Cardiff, originally built for the Insole family of coal merchants. It features ornate architecture and preserved 19th-century gardens.

Cardigan Castle

Cardigan Castle is a castle overlooking the River Teifi in Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales. It is a Grade I listed building.

Fort Powton

A 19th-century Palmerston fort built as part of the inner line of defenses for Milford Haven. The site features extensive masonry works and gun emplacements.

Fort Belan

Fort Belan is a coastal fortress in North Wales. It is located opposite Abermenai Point, at the south-western end of the Menai Strait, on…

Saint Fagans Castle

St Fagans Castle is an Elizabethan mansion in St Fagans, Cardiff, Wales, dating from the late 16th century.

Fishguard Fort

An 18th-century coastal battery built to defend Fishguard from privateers. It played a key role during the Last Invasion of Britain in 1797 and still retains its original cannons.