Place to go: Aberystwyth Castle Title: Aberystwyth Castle Location: Castle Grounds, Aberystwyth Contact: tourism.ceredigion.gov.uk/saesneg/aberystwyth.htm County: Powys Map Link: Show Map Access Details: ramps and steps Facilities: Description: Remains of Norman Castle. Review: Strikingly situated on a headland separating North and South Bays, the castle ruins give an excellent understanding of the art of castle-siting and building. A typical Norman stone castle, it didn't last very long. Built by Edward I from 1277, by the mid 1300s it was falling down. Captured by the Welsh 1404-1408 before being restored to English rule. After staying loyal to the Crown in the Civil War, Cromwell ordered it pulled down, hence the ruins we see today. Related Items: Castle Building Explore the materials needed, and the factors... Keystage 3   Drag IT 1066-1500 Several exciting interactive activities to... Keystage 3   Updated: 28 August 2006