Weobley

This compact enclosure castle was probably built about 1280 on a hill overlooking the River Loughor in West Glamorgan. There is no evidence the site had previously been fortified. The original almost square structure was quickly augmented with a small range of buildings when the initial castle was found to be practically defenseless. While the southeastern portion was strengthened, it appears the owner, David de la Bere, ran out of money since the new building never rose about the first floor level.

Weobley was damaged by Owain Glyndwr in the early fifteenth century but later a Welsh owner Sir Rhys ap Thomas added a porch block to provide a more stately entrance to the Hall, as well as improved private quarters. The castle was eventually modified for domestic use as a tenant farmhouse. Some think Weobley should be classified as a Fortified Manor-House, like Stokesay or Hever.


Drawing of the Castle	Ground Floor Plan	First Floor Plan

Photos of the Lego Model Built October 1988

West View	South View