Tretower Court and Castle

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The clue’s in the name. So striking was the massive circular tower built by Roger Picard II that his castle became known as Tretower – or ‘the place of the tower’.

It would be remarkable enough on its own. But Tretower is two wonders in one. Just across the castle green lies an entire medieval court that became a byword for magnificence.

It was the creation of Sir Roger Vaughan and his descendants. During the Wars of the Roses Sir Roger became one of the most powerful men in Wales – and Tretower reflected his fame.

It became a magnet for medieval Welsh poets who drank its fine wines and sang the praises of its generous host. Now, thanks to meticulous restoration, you can vividly imagine being one of Tretower’s most honoured guests.

Mae'r cliw yn yr enw. Mor drawiadol oedd y tŵr crwn enfawr a adeiladwyd gan Roger Picard II nes i'w gastell ddod yn adnabyddus fel Tretower – neu 'lle’r tŵr'.

Byddai'n ddigon rhyfeddol ar ei ben ei hun. Ond mae Tretower yn ddau ryfeddod mewn un. Ar draws gwyrdd y castell mae llys canoloesol cyfan a ddaeth yn gyfeiriad am fawredd.

Creadigaeth Syr Roger Vaughan a'i ddisgynyddion oedd hi. Yn ystod Rhyfeloedd y Rhosynnod, daeth Syr Roger yn un o'r dynion mwyaf pwerus yng Nghymru – ac roedd Tre-tŵr yn adlewyrchu ei enwogrwydd.

Daeth yn fagnet i feirdd Cymreig canoloesol a yfodd ei winoedd cain ac yn canu clodydd ei westeiwr hael. Nawr, diolch i adfer manwl, gallwch ddychmygu'n fyw eich bod yn un o westeion mwyaf anrhydeddus Tre-tŵr.

* From Abergavenny station take the bus: 400mtrs/430yards, route no.X43, Brecon-Abergavenny.