Newport Castle

Newport Castle (Welsh: Castell Casnewydd) is a ruined castle in Newport, Wales. It was built in the 14th century, probably by Hugh de Audley, 1st Earl of Gloucester or his son-in-law, Ralph, Earl of Stafford, with the purpose of managing the crossing of the River Usk. The castle was used as administrative offices for the collection of rent and dues from local tenants, and was also a residence and a garrison. In 1402 it was sacked by Owain Glyndŵr. It was in disrepair by 1522, and was taken by Oliver Cromwell's forces during the Civil War. Its use declined further in later centuries. It has been a Grade II* Listed building since 1951.

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Newport Castle ranks #3,234 of 8,134 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #59 of the 100 mapped in Wales. Founded c. 1350, it is older than 57% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 604 atlas entries founded in the 14th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 1,178 times in the last 60 days, more than 53% of the atlas. 11 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Cardiff, 18 km away. See how Wales compares in the castle statistics.

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