Old Beaupre Castle

Old Beaupre Castle, located in the community of Llanfair near Cowbridge in Wales, is a Grade I listed medieval fortified manor house rather than a true military fortress. The original L-shaped building dating to around 1300 was owned by the Basset family and underwent intensive 16th-century remodelling by the Mansel and Basset families, including an impressive outer gatehouse completed in 1586 and a three-storey Renaissance porch finished in 1600. Both structures are adorned with classical columns inspired by ancient Greek architecture and bear the family heraldic crest. Under the care of Cadw, the castle is free to visit year-round and offers striking examples of Renaissance design within its well-preserved remains.