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Moll Walbee, properly
known as Maud de Breos, built Hay Castle in the 12th Century.
During the years of
conflict between the Norman English and the Welsh, the Castle was
taken and sacked on several occasions until in 1322 King Edward II
captured the Castle and gave it into wardship.
After being sacked again
by Owain Glyndwr in 1402, the Castle became the home of the Dukes of
Buckingham from 1444. In 1460, Welsh rebels sacked the Castle for the
last time.
Edward, 3rd Duke of
Buckingham, was beheaded in 1521 and his estates were confiscated.
In the early 17th century
either James Boyle of Hereford, or Howell Gwynn (who married Boyle's
grand-daughter Mary), built the Jacobean mansion onto Hay Castle,
which remained in the Gwynn family into the 18th century.
Part of the present
structure, which Richard Booth acquired in 1961, shows evidence of at
least 4 major fires which have seriously damaged the buildings.
The main rooms, including
the state room and garden of Hay Castle, may be hired for suitable functions.
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