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Clytha Castle

Name: Clytha Castle
Rating: 2

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Location: Llanarth, Monmouthshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Clytha Castle loop — Usk Valley Walk

6.08km

01:37

60m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Castell Crov – Clytha Cutting loop from Llanarth

9.57km

02:42

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Clytha Castle – Clytha Cutting loop from Monkswood

10.7km

03:00

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Alex Foxfield

April 28, 2021

A fine example of Gothic Revival architecture, Clytha Castle is one of Wales' outstanding 18th-century follies. It forms a part of the Clytha Estate, a tranquil landscaped park containing a Grade I-listed house, as well as the castle.

The folly was built in 1790 by William Jones as a memorial to his late wife Elizabeth. It stands proud on Clytha Hill to the backdrop of a grove of chestnut trees.

Steve'o

May 1, 2021

Clytha Castle (Welsh: Castell Cleidda) is a folly near Clytha between Llanarth and Raglan in Monmouthshire, south east Wales. Dating from 1790, the castle was built by William Jones, owner of the Clytha Park estate as a memorial to his wife, Elizabeth, who died in 1787. The castle is an example of the Gothic Revival and comprises three towers, of which two are habitable, and linking, castellated curtain walls. Long attributed to John Nash, recent research has confirmed that the architect was John Davenport of Shrewsbury. The folly has views towards the Sugar Loaf and Skirrid mountains on the easternmost edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Described by the architectural historian John Newman as one of the two "outstanding examples of late eighteenth century fanciful Gothic in the county", Clytha Castle is a Grade I listed building.

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Llanarth, Monmouthshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Clytha Castle

1. Clytha Castle loop — Usk Valley Walk

2. Castell Crov – Clytha Cutting loop from Llanarth

3. Clytha Castle – Clytha Cutting loop from Monkswood

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