HAY-ON-WYE, TOWN WALLS

Site Details

NPRN
306316
Map Reference
SO24SW
Grid Reference
SO2292942289
Unitary (Local) Authority
Powys
Old County
Brecknockshire
Community
Hay
Type of Site
TOWN DEFENCES
Broad Class
Defence
Period
Medieval

Site Description

NAR SO24SW13

The borough was enclosed by a roughly triangular walled circuit, resting on an extensive river frontage and meeting at the castle (NPRN 25593). The walls were described as strong in 1535-43.
Few traces remai. Scarps survive between SO23014268 and SO23184243.

Associated with/part of: Hay town (NPRN 32995).

J.Wiles 04.09.02