August 22, 2018 - 1663 views
Today the Gwych Castle Preservation Trust has published a bold vision for the future.
The Castle, a well known local landmark and historical icon, came into the care of the trust in 2018 and their team have been working hard to address years of neglect and deliberate damage to the historic buildings and grounds.
Following years of neglect, asset-stripping and vandalism, the once magnicent Gwrych Castle was reduced to a roofless shell and has been in a state of ruin for the past twenty-five years. In 1997, in response to devastating fires and the eviction of New Age Travellers, the Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust was founded with a stated remit to restore and protect Gwrych Castle and its designed landscape for the benefit of the public.
Today, the Trust dedicates its efforts to opening up opportunities for a diverse range of visitors to connect with the designed landscape and its magnificent built heritage through a series of restoration projects.
In June 2018, Gwrych Castle was purchased for the benefit of the nation. A ten year programme of works which will see the castle and outbuildings conserved and restored is underway. It will deliver a wealth of educational and training benefits in partnership with local and national organisations.
Today, the main castle is a ruin in need of extensive conservation and consolidation. The works done externally to make safe the castle, has enabled the trust to welcome visitors and provide meaningful interpretation of this significant symbol of Welsh heritage. The next ten years will see the castle restored.
Their ambitious undertaking will only succeed with the support of a variety of partners – from funders and donors to volunteers and conservationists – all of whom share a desire to restore this unique place of great intellectual and natural importance with visitors and supporters who will find value in a landscape of significant heritage, inspiring ideas and great natural beauty.
To read their manifesto for the future and give your support please visit their site.
