Black Mountains Archaeology Ltd’s Post

Nice to be working close to home, near the castle in Crickhowell today! Alisby’s Castle (SMBr111) was founded by the Turberville family. Sir Grimbald Paunceforte then obtained the castle in the 13th century. Accounts trace the name ‘Alisby’ to the early 14th century, specifically to Gerard de Allspeye who was granted ownership of the castle by the Marcher Lord Roger Mortimer. During the late 13th and early 14th centuries the castle was re-fortified with stone and was effectively replaced by a shell keep. The castle was garrisoned and subsequently fortified again in the early 15th century by command of Henry IV in response to the threat from Owain Glyndŵr but fell into disrepair not long afterwards. #archaeology #medieval #castles