House & Family History: In 1927 the 5th Earl Cawdor donated the castle to the nation.
House Listed: Grade I
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Bishop Roger of Salisbury, early 12th century. Maurice de Londres, 12th century. Rhys Grug, early 13th century. Llywelyn the Great, 13th century. Patrick de Chaworth, until 1258; Pain de Chaworth, until 1279. Henry, 1st Duke of Lancaster, until 1361. Sir Rhys ap Thomas, 15th century. John Duncan Vaughan Campbell, 5th Earl Cawdor, 20th century; Vaughan family here from 1630 until 1927.
Current Ownership Type: Cadw
Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 01554-890-104
Website: http://www.cadw.gov.wales
Historic Houses Member: No