Earlier Houses: The ruins of an earlier house, the Grade I-listed 12th century Tretower Castle, are adjacent to Tretower Court.

Built / Designed For: Sir Roger Vaughan

House & Family History: In 1928 Tretower Court was purchased by the Brecknock Society, who gave it to the nation in 1930. Between 1930 and 1960 the House was restored.

Comments: Tretower Court is considered one of the finest medieval houses in Wales.

House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Picard (Pychard) family, 12th century. Bluet family. Sir James Berkeley, early 15th century. William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke, 15th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Sir Roger Vaughan, 15th century; Sir Thomas Vaughan, late 15th century; Charles Vaughan, early 17th century; Vaughan family here until 1783.

Current Ownership Type: Cadw

Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

House Open to Public: Yes

Phone: 01874-730-279

Website: https://cadw.gov.wales/

Historic Houses Member: No