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は、アトラスの城の知名度ランキングで世界39位（全6,412件中）、ウェールズの82件では2位にランクされています。約1350年に創建され、アトラスの年代判明済みの城の61%より古い城です（14世紀に創建されたアトラス収録の391件のひとつ）。ウェールズが他とどう比べられるかは、城の統計をご覧ください。

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