Reg.Nr. 88-UK/05

Penhow Castle, Gwent

Complete repair and rehabilitation of the castle used as private house and museum. Repair of the barn used as visitor centre.
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Project details

Title:Penhow Castle, Gwent
Entr. year: 1988
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Penhow, Newport, Gwent (Wales)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:Keep, manor house; barn
Actual use:Private manor house, museum, visitor centre
Built: 12th century (castle); 17th century (barn)
Architect / Proj.leader: Stephen Weeks, Architect (Gwent - GB)
The Jury's citation: "For the complete rehabilitation of a 12th century castle and its conversion into a living museum"
Web, Links:

www.castlewales.com/penhow.html

Description:
Complete repair and rehabilitation of the castle used as private house and museum. Repair of the barn used as visitor centre.