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 |
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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.
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