Brecon Castle
| Brecon Castle | |
|---|---|
Castell Aberhonddu (Welsh) | |
| near Brecon, Powys, Wales | |
Brecon Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Location | |
Brecon Castle Brecon Castle | |
| Coordinates | 51°56′57″N 3°23′38″W / 51.9491°N 3.3938°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | c. 1093 |
| Materials | Wood and stone |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Remains of the Great Hall of Brecon Castle |
| Designated | 16 January 1952 |
| Reference no. | 6851 |
Brecon Castle (Welsh: Castell Aberhonddu) is a castle in the town Brecon, Wales. It was built by the Norman Lord Bernard de Neufmarché in 1093, and was frequently assaulted by the Welsh in the 13th and 15th centuries. The castle's ownership changed numerous times. It began falling into ruin when Henry VIII executed the last dukes of Buckingham, who at the time controlled the castle. It was renovated and made into a hotel in the early 19th century. It is a Grade I listed building.