Hawarden Castle

Hawarden Castle refers to both a ruined castle (Hawarden Old Castle) in Flintshire, Wales or also to the home of William Ewart Gladstone, a former prime minister. Both are near the town of Hawarden.

Related Topics:
Castle - Flintshire - Wales - William Ewart Gladstone - Prime minister - Hawarden

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The age of the old castle is indeterminate and may date back to Iron Age fortifications. The original castle ( Norman Motte-and-bailey) was reportedly destroyed and replaced in a short period during the 13th Century. The castle was an important structure during the Welsh struggle for independence in the 13th century. After the English Civil War in the 17th Century the castle was destroyed.

Related Topics:
Iron Age - Norman - Motte-and-bailey - 13th Century - Welsh - English Civil War - 17th Century

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New Hawarden Castle is the former estate of Gladstone, which previously belonged to the family of his wife, Catherine Glynne. The old castle is on the estate, currently a private residence and not open to the public. The actual residence was built in 1752. Gladstone occupied this home until his death there in 1898.

Related Topics:
1752 - 1898

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