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	Powis Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Powis Castle is a medieval castle located near the town of Welshpool, in Powys, traditional county of Montgomeryshire, mid Wales.
		It is the residence of the Earl of Powis and is known for its extensive, attractive gardens.
		The Powis castle has been home to many families over the years, but none more prominent than the powis family themselves, these great lords and ladies including the great Tasman Powis, migrated to Australia in the early years of its settlement.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Powis_Castle (180 words)

	Powis Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Powis Castle is a large, beautifully positioned red stone castle which looks out onto the surrounding countryside over an old and varied garden.
		The castle's history began as a medieval stronghold of the 12th century princes of Powys, Welshmen who were under threat from England to the east and Gwynedd to the northwest.
		Powis castle thus became the main family home and he commissioned a survey of the property, revealing a neglected roof and terrace balustrades.
	www.heritage.me.uk /castles/powis_castle.htm (1529 words)

	Powis Castle Dead in Texas \| bloodhorse.com
		Powis Castle was found in his paddock the morning after the storm with a chest puncture and was taken to Dr Steve Hicks' nearby Cedarcrest Farm for treatment.
		Powis Castle ran unplaced in the Kentucky Derby (gr.
		Powis Castle (Rare Brick -- Castle Eight, by Key to the Kingdom) was retired with seven wins from 27 races and earnings of $569,518 and entered stud at Cedarcrest Farm.
	www.bloodhorse.com /articleindex/article.asp?id=2689 (175 words)

	Powis Castle
		Powis Castle was built in the 12th century as a stronghold for the Princes of Powys as a defence against English invaders.
		In 1196, the castle was captured by the English under the leadership of Archbishop Hubert Walter.
		By the time the 2nd Earl of Powis inherited Powis castle, it was in a poor state of repairs due to the previous owner’s mismanagement of funds and the like.
	www.guide-to-castles-of-europe.com /powis-castle.html (567 words)

	Earl of Powis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The present Earl of Powis bears the subsidiary titles of Viscount Clive (1804), Baron Powis (1804) and Baron Herbert of Chirbury and Ludlow (1804) in the Peerage of the UK, Baron Clive of Walcot (1794) in the Peerage of Great Britain, and Baron Clive of Plassey (1762) in the Peerage of Ireland.
		The family seat is Powis Castle, near Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales.
		The Earl of Powis is also Lord of the Manor of Clun and owns some of the buildings there.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Earl_of_Powis (314 words)

	BBC - Mid Wales Welshpool - Powis Castle
		During the Civil War, the Earls of Powis supported the Royalist cause and the castle was captured by Parliamentary forces in 1644 and not returned to the Herbert family (who purchased it in 1587) until the restoration of the monarchy in 1661.
		Powis Castle has been very much a home to the Herbert family and has had several major refurbishments.
		He used to be a gardener at Powis Castle some years ago, and we used to play french cricket in the garden at Marl Lodge, Llandudno Junction in the late fifties.
	www.bbc.co.uk /wales/mid/sites/welshpool/pages/powis_castle.shtml (595 words)

	Topiary Art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The origin of Powis Castle is unknown but it appears to have been a place of strength from the earliest times.
		Powis follows the Norman plan of a strong keep (the main castle) and a large inner bailey (the entrance courtyard) hedged by a massive curtain wall (the ballroom range).
		Powis Castle had become their chief stronghold by at least 1196 when it fell to a combined force of English and Welsh led by Archbishop Hubert Walter.
	www.topiaryart.com /library/powis/publication/038.html (441 words)

	Floridata: Artemisia X 'Powis Castle'
		Powis Castle artemisia is grown for its lacy silvery gray leaves.
		Powis Castle is one of the hardiest and strongest and most beautiful of the silver-gray "Dusty Miller"-type wormwoods.
		Powis Castle is hardier and more heat tolerant than either of its parents and keeps its silvery gray foliage all year.
	www.floridata.com /ref/a/arte_xpo.cfm (486 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Wales \| Mid Wales \| Coach displayed for castle visitors
		The state coach, used by the Earls of Powis since the mid 1800s, is now housed at the coach house at Powis Castle near Welshpool.
		Anna Orton, Powis Castle's property manager, said it was rare for the coach's accompanying harness, tack and uniforms worn by the servants to survive.
		The coach returned to Powys in 1937 and was not used by the 5th Earl of Powis when he attended the Queen's coronation exactly fifty years ago in June 1953.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/mid/2957322.stm (440 words)

	Powis Castle "Castell Coch" Welshpool Montgomeryshire Powys Wales Welsh
		Powis Castle "Castell Coch" Welshpool Montgomeryshire Powys Wales Welsh
		Powis Castle is an impressive stone keep and bailey fortress, which was originally built in the 13th century by Welsh princes.
		A mile north-east is Welshpool Castle and 7 miles south is Montgomery Castle.
	www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_wales/126/powiscastle.htm (143 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Powis Castle
		Powis Castle, castle near the town of Welshpool in Powys, Wales, overlooking the valley of the River Severn.
		Long stretches of Offa's Dyke form the boundary between Powys and England; the Offa's Dyke Path follows its course.
		Castle (from Latin castellum, “small fortified place”), fortified residence of a feudal lord or monarch, and members of his court, during the...
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Powis_Castle.html (108 words)

	CPAT SMR PRINTOUT
		The red sandstone castle of Powis Castle stands proudly on a rocky outcrop to the south of Welshpool town looking out over its gardens to the south-east and its park to the north-east, east and west.
		The castle is aligned north-east, south-west, with the old bailey to the south-west of the large medieval keep.
		Powis Castle, Y Castell Coch (the Red Castle), was built on the site of a fort of the Welsh princes, adopted by Cadwgan ap Bleddyn in about 1109.
	www.cpat.org.uk /ycom/wpool/32982.htm (8900 words)

	CPAT SMR PRINTOUT
		The castle was owned by the Princes of Powys but passed through Hawys, daughter of Owain, to the Cherleton family and then to the Herbert family in 1578.
		The barony became extinct in 1551 and in 1587 the Castle was purchased by the Herberts.
		Powis Castle is an outstanding monument which charts a progression from medieval fortress to country house: the extensive survival of the medieval external structure forms the framework for a remarkable series of later interiors, amongst which those of the late C16, and the late C17 Baroque are of exceptional importance.
	www.cpat.org.uk /ycom/wpool/123.htm (2748 words)

	WELSER (FAMILY) - LoveToKnow Article on WELSER (FAMILY) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Powis Castle (about a mile S.W. of the town) is the seat of Earl Powis, and has been in the possession of the Herberts for many generations.
		A charter was granted to the town by the lords of Powis, confirmed by James I. (1615), and enlarged by Charles II.
		Powis Castle, being of red sandstone, is usually called in Welsh Castell Coch (red castle).
	www.1911ency.org /W/WE/WELSER_FAMILY_.htm (2657 words)

	Powis Castle and garden
		Built by the Medieval Princes of Upper Powys and the ancestral home of the Herbert family since 1587, Powis Castle has been beautified by successive generations of Herberts and then Clives (descendants of Clive of India).
		The magnificent garden at Powis is of the highest horticultural and historical importance.
		A statue of Hercules by the famous 18th century garden sculptor John van Nost stands against a spectacular backdrop of ancient clipped Powis yew.
	www.sisley.co.uk /powis.htm (290 words)

	Victorian Welshpool - Powis Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The castle was once a medieval military stronghold for the Welsh princes of Powys, with the oldest part of the present castle dating back to about
		The castle was purchased in 1587 by Sir Edward Herbert, whose son William became
		The castle is greatly admired for the very fine gardens and woodlands in the surrounding estate.
	history.powys.org.uk /school1/welshpool/powis.shtml (239 words)

	Castles of Wales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In 1969, the castle was the setting for the Investiture of HRH Prince Charles as Prince of Wales.
		It is the most technically perfect castle in Britain, with a symmetrical concentric "walls within walls" design that was state of the art for the 13th century.
		Powis Castle was originally built as a fortress by Welsh princes but was later adapted and enriched by generations of Herberts and Clives.The beautiful collection of treasures from India displayed in the Clive Museum includes textiles, armour, bronzes, jade, ivory and a magnificent tent.There are sumptuous period rooms and an elegant Long Gallery.
	www.garthyfog.co.uk /castles_of_wales.htm (559 words)

	Powis Castle, Powys: Attraction near Welshpool 1m (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Powis Castle is a magnificent building of mellow sandstone, standing on a rock overlooking superb terraced gardens.
		Powis castle is a family home, welcoming and comfortable.
		These hotels are located in the areas around Powis Castle of Montgomery, Oswestry, Welshpool, with the cheapest hotel near Powis Castle being the Best Western Wynnstay Hotel (14.9m in Oswestry) costing from about £50 per night.
	www.uk-tourist-attractions.co.uk /Attractions/History/Castles/Powis_Castle.cfm (427 words)

	The Castles of Wales
		Over the years I've visited and explored many of the region's famous and lesser-known castles, from mighty Chepstow in southeast Wales, to picturesque Beaumaris on the Isle of Anglesey, and charming Ewloe in the north.
		Our pages cover a wide range of topics related to Welsh castles and Welsh medieval history, and many of our essays are written by today's leading experts in their respective fields of study.
		We provide information on over 400 different Welsh castles, accompanied by high quality photographs, as well as profiles of the men responsible for their construction and an explanation of the turbulent times in which they lived.
	www.castlewales.com (748 words)

	Powis Castle
		The castle is within easy reach of Welshpool, although, as at Montgomery, direct control of the natural route focus has been sacrificed for strength and siting.
		His castle (probably this one) was reportedly razed to the ground, and Gruffydd again fled.
		Their son was heir to both the castle and the Clive fortune, which allowed it to be properly maintained.
	www.castlewales.com /powis.html (1007 words)

	Wales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Powis Castle is situated on a red sandstone rock 1 mile south-west of Welshpool.
		Owain ap Gruffydd, the warrior Prince who succeeded to Powys in 1160, held the castle under the protection of King John.
		Powis Castle is now managed and cared for by the National Trust.
	www.heritagesites.eu.com /wales/powis.htm (291 words)

	The DiCamillo Companion - Database: History, Gardens, Movies
		In October of 1644 the Castle was captured by Parliamentary troops (The Herberts were supporters of the King) and not returned to the family until the restoration of Charles II.
		Clive was the son of the famous “Clive of India” and brought new wealth to the depleted estates of Powis.
		In 1952 the Castle was given to The National Trust by the 4th Earl of Powis.
	www.dicamillocompanion.com /Houses_hgpm.asp?ID=1634 (734 words)

	Powis Castle, Attraction, Welshpool, Powys - Shropshire Tourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Powis Castle and gardens, near Welshpool was built around 1200 and houses a beautiful collection of textiles, bronzes, ivory and jade from India, and are displayed for visitors in the Clive (of India) Museum.
		The castle is medieval and was built by welsh princes.
		Powis Castle is signposted off this road, entry by the first drive gate on the right.
	www.shropshiretourism.info /shropshire-visitor-attractions/attractiondetail.cfm?EstID=1456 (347 words)

	Camelot Village: Britain's Heritage and History
		Powis Castle is situated near the market town of Welshpool.
		Powis doesn't look much like a medieval castle, thanks to the extensive Elizabethan renovations and the planting of Italianate gardens, which give it more the appearance of a luxury villa, but the twin towers of the old gatehouse date back to the 13th century.
		Powis is also notable for its collection of artefacts relating to Clive of India as well as priceless paintings and tapestries.
	www.camelotintl.com /heritage/castles/wales/powis.html (91 words)

	Artemisia arborescens x absinthium Powis Castle Artemisia
		Powis Castle Artemisia is different from both its parents, Wormwood and Tree Wormwood, because it is a light bloomer.
		If left unpruned, this Powis Castle Artemisia may grow to 10 feet or more in diameter, but the appeareance will be wild and untamed.
		Flattened by the weight of the snow, most of the two-to three-foot arms were disrupted from their normal well kept look and forced to splay out in all directions.
	www.mountainvalleygrowers.com /artarboresscensx.htm (321 words)

	HERBERT of Powis
		Notes: of Powis Castle, Welshpool; ancestor of Marquess of Powis, which family stayed Catholic during Penal Times, involved in Jacobite resistance, extinct.
		Bought the Castle and the surrounding estates from Edward Grey, the illegitimate son of Edward Grey, the 4th and last Baron Grey of Powis in 1587.
		He was a Royalist in the Civil War and held Powis Castle for the King until it fell to Parliament in 1644.
	www.tudorplace.com.ar /HERBERT5.htm (163 words)

	Ludlow Castle -Castle House (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Until World War II Castle House and it gardens formed part of Ludlow Castle but it was requisitioned by the military to help with the War effort.
		By the time the Castle was leased to the Earl of Powis in 1771, records describe a building known as Castle Inn, situated to the north of the tennis court and adjoining the curtain wall.
		During the nineteenth century, the building became known as Castle House.Throughout the early years of the twentieth century, major alterations were made by Alexander Condie Stephen, Richard Henderson and Archdeacon Maude, who respectively added new rooms, a new library and billiards room, electricity and a splendid fireplace in the billiards room.
	www.ludlowcastle.com /castlehouse.htm (719 words)

	Powis Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Powis Castle was originally built by Welsh Princes and later became the ancestral home of the Herbert family and then of the Clive family.
		The Castle is perched on a rock above splendid terraces and gardens both formal and informal.
		The Castle is open to visitors Thursdays to Mondays April to October and Wednesdays in July and August.There's a plant sales area, a shop and a licensed restaurant.
	www.travelpublishing.co.uk /HiddenPlacesWales/Powys/WALPowisCastle.htm (209 words)

	Powis Castle - English Garden (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Powis Castle was built in the 1200’s by Welsh princes.
		The famous terraces and hanging gardens set on the precipitous slope below the castle were almost certainly built at the end of the seventeenth century.
		Tall formal hedges in the lower gardens at Powis Castle.
	www.bellaonline.com /ArticlesP/art28222.asp (108 words)

	Powis Castle, Welshpool
		Powis Castle, 1mi/2km to the south of Welshpool, has for over 500 years been the seat of the Earls of Powis.
		Built of red sandstone, it has largely preserved the appearance of a 13th-14th century castle in spite of restoration work in the 16th century.
		The terraced gardens were laid out in the early 18th century with balustrades and arcades and lead into the park, which was designed by "Capability" Brown and boasts some magnificent oak-trees.
	www.planetware.com /welshpool/powis-castle-gb-pw-pow.htm (194 words)

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