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SUMMARY The ceramics assemblage from Penhow Castle is one of the largest from South Wales. This study provides characterisation and quantification of a selection of the early post-medieval ceramics assemblage from the site to aid the interpretation of the manor. Following this, further context to post-medieval ceramics in South Wales is given, illustrating the changing fashions and supply networks which occur with the onset of the 16th century. It highlights the declining socio-economic status of the site within the region but suggests that the occupants were continuing to emulate the practices and fashion of the social elite post-15th century.