St Briavels Castle
Gloucestershire, England
City/Town/Village: Saint Briavels
District: Forest of Dean
County: Gloucestershire
Latitude/Longitude: 51.7392, -2.6407
District: Forest of Dean
County: Gloucestershire
Latitude/Longitude: 51.7392, -2.6407
The fine twin-towered gatehouse of this castle, built by Edward I in 1292, once defended a crossbow bolt factory which used local Forest of Dean iron. Once a prison, it is now a youth hostel in wonderful walking country.
Admission
Adults: Free
Children: Free
Concessions: Free
EH Member Cost: Free
Adults: Free
Children: Free
Concessions: Free
EH Member Cost: Free
Information from English Heritage website