Introduction
The picturesque ruins of Abergavenny Castle are landscaped with 19th-century walks overlooking the Usk valley. In the late-19th century there were further garden developments and the castle walls were embellished with gazebos. All that remains of this phase is a level lawn and a raised rockery.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01873 854282Access contact details
Abergavenny Museum is open every day 11am-4pm (except Wednesdays). Abergavenny Castle grounds will be open every day 11am-4pm.
For more detailed visitor information visit the Abergavenny Castle website.
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- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: Abergavenny Town
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Gt) 9
- Grade: II
Features
- Building
- Description: This building was constructed on the original motte and now houses the Museum.
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- Castle (featured building)
- Description: The ruins of the medieval castle.
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- Walk
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- Lawn
- Rockery
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Part: standing remains
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Cadw and ICOMOS UK, 'Abergavenny Castle' in {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Gwent} (Cardiff: Cadw, 1994), pp. 2-3 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Gwent
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Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, 'Abergavenny Castle Garden, Abergavenny',