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SH 602-720 Caernarfonshire Wales
Penrhyn
Castle was originally a medieval fortified manor house, founded by Ednyfed Fychan.
In 1438, Ioan ap Gruffudd was granted licence to crenellate and he founded the
stone castle, when adding a tower house. Sited at the angle of a square courtyard,
it defend the gateway, chapel and great hall. Sadly only the original spiral stairs
can now be seen, with the vaulted basement and other masonry being incorporated
into a dramatic 19th century neo-Norman mansion, founded by George Dawkins Pennant.
11 miles south-west is Caernarfon Castle and
5 miles east is Abergwyngregyn Castle.
Penrhyn Castle is located a mile east of Bangor, at Port Penrhyn, off Ffordd Llandegal. 14 miles south-west of Conwy, on the A55.
The site is owned by The National Trust and is open, Wednesday to Monday April to June, September and October 12:00-5:00pm, July and August 11:00-5:00pm.
There is a car park.
For admission rates and special events, go to its HomePage.
and a castle map
of the area 