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 ocupa el puesto 39 de 6412 en el mundo en la clasificación de fama de este atlas y el n.º 2 de los 82 que el atlas cartografía en Gales. Fundado en ca. 1350, más antiguo que el 61% de los monumentos datados del atlas — uno de los 391 monumentos del atlas fundados en el siglo XIV. Compara el dato en las estadísticas de castillos.

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