- Type
- Castle
- Location
- Wales, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 52.6500°, -3.1606°
History
The stronghold was built by the princes of Welsh Powys; the present castle was probably raised in the second half of the 13th century by Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn, who had submitted to English rule. Through the marriage of his granddaughter the estate passed to the Charlton family, and in 1587 the castle was bought by Sir Edward Herbert. His descendants, the earls and marquesses of Powis, spent centuries turning the fortress into a comfortable home. In 1644 the castle was taken by Parliamentarian troops. In the late 17th century Baroque terraced gardens were laid out on the slope below the walls. In 1784 the heiress Henrietta Herbert married Edward Clive, son of Robert Clive of India; the National Trust has cared for the castle since 1952.
What to see
The interiors retain rich furnishings from several centuries: an Elizabethan long gallery, a state bedroom, paintings, furniture and tapestries. The Clive Museum displays objects brought back from India, including weapons, textiles and goldwork. Below the castle the garden terraces descend with an orangery, lead statues and huge clipped yews.
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