Croeso i dref Crughywel (Crickhowell). People have lived here, between the Mynydd Du (Black Mountains) and Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) for at least 2,000 years.
On the top of this hill – Crug Hywel or Table Mountain – are the remains of the huge iron age hillfort which was built to defend the area. This area has always been a frontier.
The ruins of the castle are the oldest remains in the town itself. It was built by the Normans in 1121 but renovated in later years.
This gatehouse, which guarded the Herbert family home – Cwrt y Carw – was built in 1460. The Herberts were a Welsh family and were constantly battling with their English neighbours, the Rumseys.
There are many Tudor, Georgian and Victorian houses in Crughywel and many of the house fronts hide far older buildings. There are 120 listed buildings in the town.
44 High Street was originally a Tudor building and has changed purpose several times. It has now been modernized.
The town square is in the shape of a triangle. The market hall dates from 1834 and replaced an earlier wooden building.
Cwrt Llangatwg (Llangattock Court) is a mansion house dating from about 1700. It was built alongside a Tudor farmhouse.
Tŷ Llangenni was built in the early 17th century and was restored about five years ago.
Not all the buildings are old. This charming tele-village was built in 1995.
