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Wiston Castle

Wiston Castle (Welsh: Castell Cas-wis) is a motte and bailey castle in the Pembrokeshire village of Wiston in south west Wales.

The castle and village were founded by Wizo, a Flemish settler who was granted the land by Henry I of England after he had wrested control from the previous Welsh owners.

The castle was captured by the Welsh on several occasions but on each occasion it was retaken. It was abandoned during the thirteenth century when the owner moved to nearby Picton Castle and is one of the best examples of its type in Wales.

The castle is situated opposite St Mary Magdalene Church and there are approximately 75 steps leading up to it. It is in the care of Cadw and is a Grade I listed building.
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  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    Information board

  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    The entrance to the bailey area.

  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    The entrance to the bailey.

  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    The moat surrounding the bailey.

  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    View from the bailey to the keep which stands on the motte.

  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    View from the bailey to the keep which stands on the motte.

  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

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  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    View of the motte from its surrounding ditch.

  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    The motte and keep.

  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    View of the motte and keep.

  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    View of the motte and keep.

  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    The ditch surrounding the motte left.

  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

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  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    Looking up the steps leading to the motte and keep.

  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    Looking up the steps leading to the motte and keep.

  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    View from the keep to bailey.

  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    View into the bailey area.

  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    Interior of the keep which was built in the 13th Century to replace an earlier wooden structure.

  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    Interior of the keep which was built in the 13th Century to replace an earlier wooden structure.

  • Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018

    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales - August 28, 2018

    Interior of the keep which was built in the 13th Century to replace an earlier wooden structure.

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    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018
    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018
    Wiston Castle, Wiston, Pembrokeshire, Wales -  August 28, 2018