| Longtown Castle | |
|---|---|
| Longtown, Herefordshire, England | |
 The keep and inner gatehouse, 2007 | |
  Longtown Castle | |
| Coordinates | 51°57′22″N 2°59′28″W / 51.9562°N 2.9910°W |
| Grid reference | grid reference SO320291 |
| Site information | |
| Owner | English Heritage |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Stone |
Longtown Castle, also termed Ewias Lacey Castle in early accounts, is a ruined Norman motte-and-bailey fortification in Longtown, Herefordshire. It was established in the 11th century by Walter de Lacy, reusing former Roman earthworks. The castle was then rebuilt in stone by Gilbert de Lacy after 1148, who also established the adjacent town to help pay for the work. By the 14th century, Longtown Castle had fallen into decline. Despite being pressed back into use during the Owain Glyndŵr rising in 1403, it fell into ruin. In the 21st century the castle is maintained by English Heritage and operated as a tourist attraction.