Powis Castle
Powys, Wales
Powis Castle is a castle in Powys, Wales. It is a Grade I listed building. The nearest other castle is Buttington, 2.5 mi away. It is cared for by National Trust.
Powis Castle at a glance
Type
Castle
Cared for by
National Trust
Heritage status
Grade I listed building
National Monument of Wales
Nearest castle
Buttington
2.5 mi away
About Powis Castle
Powis Castle (Welsh: Castell Powys) is a medieval castle, fortress and grand country house near Welshpool, in Powys, Wales. The seat of the Herbert family, earls of Powis, the castle is known for its formal gardens and for its interiors, the former having been described as "the most important", and the latter "the most magnificent", in the country.
From the Wikipedia article on Powis Castle, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Powis Castle sits at 52.6500, -3.1606 in Powys. The closest other castles are Buttington (2.5 mi), Nantcribba Castle (3.4 mi) and Hen Domen (5.2 mi). Powys has 40 castles in all.
