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used by animals, part even becoming a piggery. The building was not maintained to the previous standards and by the early years of the 20th century the building was in danger of collapse, the roof in particular being vulnerable. What maintenance had taken place was piecemeal and concealed the origin, age and value of the medieval structure.
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He modernised the north range, inserting a floor above the hall, turning the block into a two-storey building. The lower storey seems to have served as storerooms, with a kitchen at its west end. He also added a new west range, immediately doubling the accommodation available, building a brand new
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The Court is now open to the public and a guided audio tour is available, inclusive in the nominal entrance fee. Events and interpretive reenactments are often held at the Court in season. Parts of the building are available for wedding ceremonies.
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In early times the castle was held by the Picard (Pychard) family who gained extensive lands in
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made a successful appeal for the government to purchase the building. In the 1930s it was saved and restored for the nation, and is now in the care of
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nearby, almost capturing Glyndŵr himself and capturing his banner or standard. The Welsh forces retreated down the valley of the
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