Weobley Castle , Wales

Dating from the early 14th Century, Weobley Castle is a fortified manor house, designed for domestic comfort rather than defensive capabilities.

The castle consists of four ranges around a small courtyard, with the main rooms at first-floor level. The south range is largely ruined and the buildings on the south-east where probably never even completed. The castle was built by the de la Bere family during the 1300's, with David de la Bere the probable founder early in the century.

Weobley’s lack of fortifications proved its downfall in 1406 when it was overtaken by an uprising of Owain Glyn Dwr’s followers, who reported it destroyed by 1410.

In reality, most of the castle remained intact and by the end of the 15th century it passed into the hands of Rhys ap Thomas, who substantially refurbished it. Much of the castle stands in good condition to this day, in particular the kitchen, hall, and solar.

The castle is entered on the west through an archway high enough for a mounted rider to pass through and closed by large wooden doors, which would have offered little resistance during an attack. On the south-west are the ruins of a freestanding tower that is possibly the oldest part of the castle. Beside this are the ruins of the southern range that once contained a chapel.

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