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Wiston Castle
Castillo de Wiston
Wiston Castle (Pembrokeshire) – located on a high hill on the north side of the village of Wiston, this castle had no connection to Edward I (responsible for the construction of numerous castles in Wales). Instead, this one was built by Flemish freebooter named Wizo, most likely during the early 1100s. This castle was said to have been destroyed during a battle waged by Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great in 1220. The remains of this fortification are said to be one of the finest surviving examples of motte and bailey castles in Wales (one of just six to have a stone shell on its summit). Admission: free. Hours: 10 am – 4 pm daily.