Newport Castle
Castle in Newport, south-east Wales / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the castle in Newport, south east Wales. For the castle in Newport, Pembrokeshire, see Newport Castle, Pembrokeshire.
Newport Castle (Welsh: Castell Casnewydd) is a ruined castle in Newport, Wales. It was built in the 14th century, probably by Hugh de Audley, 1st Earl of Gloucester or his son-in-law, Ralph, Earl of Stafford, with the purpose of managing the crossing of the River Usk. The castle was used as administrative offices for the collection of rent and dues from local tenants, and was also a residence and a garrison. In 1402 it was sacked by Owain Glyndŵr. It was in disrepair by 1522, and was taken by Oliver Cromwell's forces during the Civil War. Its use declined further in later centuries. It has been a Grade II* Listed building since 1951.
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Newport Castle | |
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Newport, Wales | |
Coordinates | 51.5906°N 2.9950°W / 51.5906; -2.9950 |
Type | Castle |
Site information | |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 14th century |
Battles/wars | Sacked by Owain Glyndŵr |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Newport Castle[1] |
Designated | 26 July 1951; 72 years ago (1951-07-26)[1] |
Reference no. | 2997[1] |
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