Holt Castle
Holt Castle (Welsh: Castell Holt) was a medieval castle in the village of Holt, Wrexham County Borough, Wales. Work began in the 13th century during the Welsh Wars, the castle was sited on the Welsh–English border by the banks of the River Dee.
| Holt Castle | |
|---|---|
Castell Holt | |
| Part of the County Borough of Wrexham | |
| Holt, Wales | |
Holt Castle Ruins | |
Holt Castle | |
| Coordinates | 53.077919°N 2.880256°W |
| Type | Pentagonal enclosure castle |
| Height | Up to 10 metres (33 ft) |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Complete ruin. Nothing remains of the castle except a few examples of masonry. |
| Site history | |
| Built | c. 1282–1311 |
| Built by | John de Warrene |
| Materials | Sandstone |
| Demolished | 1675–1683 |
| Battles/wars | Attacked during the uprising of Owain Glyndŵr |
| Events | Welsh Wars |
In the medieval period, the five-towered fortress was actually known as Castrum Leonis or Castle Lyons because it had a lion motif carved into the stonework above its main gate. In the 17th century, almost all the stonework was removed from the site; only the sandstone foundation and a small amount of masonry survives.
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