Abergavenny Castle - Castell Abergavenny

A Norman castle was on this site in 1081. The remains today include a fourteenth century gatehouse and four towers. Abergavenny museum in the castle grounds. The castle in the late twelfth century is noted for the treacherous deed undertaken by William de Broaose in 1175 when he invited Seiyllt ap Dyfnwal and other prominent Welsh guests to celebrate Christmas. He had the Welsh guests murdered and then attacked Seisyllt ap Dyfnwal's Castell Arnallt where he had his wife and child killed. This inspired a Welsh rebellion with Abergavenny castle being burnt. The castle is in the town of Abergavenny on the A40.