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ST 342-905 Monmouthshire Wales
Caerleon
Castle is an 11th century earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded by Caradoc
ap Gryffyd, Lord of Caerleon. In 1270, Gilbert de Clare founded the stone castle
and crowned the steep motte with a high keep. The motte was encased by a wide
ditch and flanked by a twin-towered gateway, which guarded a flight of steps that
gave access to the keep. The inner bailey retains part of its curtain wall and
besides the River Usk are the remains of the Hanbury Tower, a round flanking tower.
3 miles south-west is Newport Castle and 8 miles
north is Usk Castle.
Caerleon Castle is located in the town centre, off Castle Street. 15 miles north-east of Cardiff, on the A48-M4.
The motte is private and the view from the road is restricted. The tower can be view, in the car park of the Hanbury Arms public house.
Car parking is by the side of the road.
For more information on the castle, go to its HomePage.
and a castle map
of the area 