Manorbier Castle

Manorbier Castle
Originally an 11th century motte and bailey Castle .
In 1146 Gerald of Wales , the great 12th century scholar known as Geraldus Cambrensis was born at the castle , more a fortified manor house
The property of the monarchy in the late 15th century. By 1630 Queen Elizabeth sold the castle , then considered decayed .
Acquired by the Philippses of Picton Castle in 1670 .
In 1880, the castle was partially restored by J.R.Cobb, a tenant who carried out repairs on the buildings and walls.
Manorbier Castle is now privately owned by Lady Dunsany (a Philipps descendant) and is open to the public.