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SO 299-139 Monmouthshire Wales
Abergavenny
Castle is an 11th century earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded by Hamelin
de Ballon. In the 12th century, the de Ballons, added a rectangular keep to the
motte, founding the stone castle. In 1300, the bailey was divided and given a
high curtain wall, flanked by square towers and a gatehouse. Slighted during the
Civil War, the Marquis of Abergavenny crowned the motte, with a Regency hunting
lodge in 1819. Visit pending. 8 miles north-east is White
Castle and 10 miles south-east is Raglan Castle.
Abergavenny Castle is located in the town centre, off Castle Street. 15 miles west of Monmouth, on the B4233.
The site is freely accessible in daylight hours. The museum in the hunting lodge is open daily, April to October Monday to Saturday 11:00-1:00pm and 2:00-5:00pm Sunday 2.00-5pm, Monday to Saturday November to March 11:00-1:00pm and 2:00 to 4:00pm.
There is a car park.
For more information on the castle, go to its HomePage.
and a castle map
of the area 