Powys in Hay-on-Wye in Herefordshire, Wales, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Hay Castle
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, May 17, 2026
1. Hay Castle Marker
Hay Castle
The building of the Norman part took place between 1200 and 1211 during the tenure of the Lordship of Hay by William de Breos. Prince Llewelyn burned the castle in 1231. It was rebuilt by Henry III in 1233. The Jacobean Manor House on the western side was built between 1600 and 1650 by Howell Gwynne. Two severe fires damaged the manor house in 1939 and 1977
Erected 1994 by Hay Warren Conservation Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1200.
Location. 52° 4.453′ N, 3° 7.57′ W. Marker is in Hay-on-Wye, Wales, in Herefordshire. It is in Powys. It is at the intersection of Castle Street and Castle Lane, on the right when traveling east on Castle Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hay-on-Wye, Wales HR3 5DG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Celtic Fringe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hay Town Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); St John's Church (Church Ifan) (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Original Site of the Lion Gate (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Hay Motte (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Whitney-on-Wye Tollbridge (approx. 5.9 kilometers away in England); Arthur's Stone (approx. 9 kilometers away in England).
Also see . . . "Hay Castle" by British Listed Buildings.
Probably built by Bernard de Newmarch and once surrounded by a moat. The castle is traditionally thought to have been rebuilt by Maude de St Valerie; was burnt by King John in 1216, rebuilt by Henry III in 1233, burnt by Prince Edward in 1263 and later suffered further damage under Owain Glyndwr. The double pile Castle House was begun by James Boyle ca 1660; divided up after 1702 and in 1844 sold to Sir Joseph Bailey. Major restoration by W D Caroe ca 1910; major fires in 1934 (E half) and 1977 (W half); long-term restoration in progress(Submitted on May 27, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia.)at time of inspection (May 1987).Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, May 17, 20262. Hay Castle marker shown on retaining wall
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, May 17, 2026
3. Hay Castle marker shown with castle from the intersection of Castle Street and Castle Lane
Photographed by H.R. Grant, Stationer, Hay / John Valentine & Sons, circa 1910
4. Hay Castle from N.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 27, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. 4. submitted on May 28, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
