The Castle Inn

Cadw's description

Location

At the centre of the E range of Twyn Square, set back from the road by a wide pavement.

History

Steep-pitched roof and small surviving internal details suggest an early, probably medieval, origin. Upgraded and refurbished C18/early C19.

Exterior

Georgian-fronted inn, attached at and set back from each side. Rendered and painted with slate roof with yellow brick corniced end stacks. Two storeys, 4-window range of 12-pane horned sashes to first floor; ground floor has tripartite sashes to sides and centre right doorway with 6-panelled door and bracketed hood, 12-pane sash to left. Deep painted plinth.

Interior

Interior has long central cross passage from front door with rooms opening off either side; some have 6-panelled doors and reeded surrounds. Stairs rise parallel to frontage at mid-right. To left are the bars. Front bar has 2 shallow cross beams, window seats and reeded plaster surround to alcoves either side of fireplace. In the wall between bars is a small rectangular window at low level with leaded diamond quarries. In rear bar is a small low window with Tudor arch; 4-centred arched fireplace in inner wall. Rear outbuildings incorporated into bar with large gable end stack and further later extension.

Reason for designation

An inn retaining its historic fabric and character and a central position in the square. Group value with other listed buildings in Twyn Square.