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Picton Castle

Antique Line Engraving ~ Picton Castle in Pembrokeshire in 1810 by J. Greig after J. Carter

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History

The estates, gardens and parkland of Picton Castle was once part of the larger Manor of Wiston, but became a separate holding, replacing Wiston Castle by the 13th century. Picton Castle began as a motte castle and was reconstructed in stone by the Wogan family during the 13th century. In 1405, French troops supporting Owain Glyndŵr attacked and held the Castle, and it was seized again during the English Civil War in 1645 by Parliamentary forces.^[1]

The Picton Castle estate was acquired by the Phillips family when Sir Thomas ap Philip of Cilsant married Jane, daughter and heiress of Sir Henry Dwnn, of Picton in the 1490s.^[2] Sir John Philipps, who inherited the castle in the 15th century, remodelled the building and created a new entrance which remained until the 1820s when a new entrance was designed by Thomas Rowlands (who also designed Slebech Church)^[3]. Picton Castle and Woodland Gardens in Picton.

Antique Line Engraving ~ Picton Castle, the Seat of Lord Milford in 1779 by W. Eatts after Paul Sandby

The estate remained with the Phillips family until the death of Lord Milford in 1823, when it was inherited by his cousin Richard Grant, who assumed the surname Philipps and was created a Baronet in 1828 and Baron Milford in 1847. His heir was his half-brother, the Reverend James Henry Alexander Philipps (formerly Gwyther), who assumed by royal licence the surname and arms of Philipps. On his death the estate passed to his son-in-law, Charles Edward Gregg Philipps, who was created a Baronet, of Picton, in 1887 (see Philipps Baronets) then to Sir Richard Foley Foley-Philipps, cousin of Sir John Erasmus, and grandson of Charles Edward Gregg Philipps.^[2] The estate is now run by the Picton Castle Trust^[3], and the present board member, Susie Philipps, lives in a lodge in the grounds.^[1]

Sources and Links

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Hull, Lise (2005). The Castles and Bishops Palaces of Pembrokeshire (in Hull). Logaston Press.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Picton Castle Estate Records
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} The Picton Castle Trust

See also:

• Wales Picton Castle Website
• The Families of Picton by Hero von Friesen and Tomas Lloyd OBE DL
• Picton Castle and Woodland Gardens – The Guide Book