My next tour is of Caerphilly Castle in south Wales, a huge imposing fortress that is a marvel to see.… Read more A tour of Caerphilly Castle
Tag: Wales
A tour of Carreg Cennen Castle, Carmarthenshire
(View of the outer and inner ward from the south-east) Carreg Cennen Castle has a stunning location, situated as it is on… Read more A tour of Carreg Cennen Castle, Carmarthenshire
A tour of Aberystwyth Castle, Ceredigion
The shattered remnants of Aberystwyth Castle give some idea of the splendour of this once mighty castle. Although overshadowed by… Read more A tour of Aberystwyth Castle, Ceredigion
A tour of Denbigh Castle, Denbighshire
Denbigh Castle is without a doubt the finest magnate castle in north Wales and well worth a visit. It is… Read more A tour of Denbigh Castle, Denbighshire
A tour of Flint Castle, Flintshire
(View from the south-east) Flint Castle, the first of the great Edwardian castles to be built in north Wales, is… Read more A tour of Flint Castle, Flintshire
Edward I at Conwy Castle on Christmas Day 1294 and the Madog ap Llywelyn Rebellion
On Christmas Day 1294 King Edward I was at Conwy Castle in north Wales. He was attended by many members… Read more Edward I at Conwy Castle on Christmas Day 1294 and the Madog ap Llywelyn Rebellion
The Rhys ap Maredudd Rebellion and the Siege of Dryslwyn Castle in 1287
By 1283 Edward I of England had succeeded in conquering Wales, with the native Welsh dynasty of the house of… Read more The Rhys ap Maredudd Rebellion and the Siege of Dryslwyn Castle in 1287
Ten Interesting Facts About Castles in Wales
Beaumaris Castle Beaumaris Castle in Anglesey was one of the castles built by Edward I after his conquest of Wales… Read more Ten Interesting Facts About Castles in Wales
Kidwelly Castle and the Owain Glyn Dŵr Rebellion
For a time in the early fifteenth century it seemed a real possibility that the Welsh rebel leader Owain Glyn… Read more Kidwelly Castle and the Owain Glyn Dŵr Rebellion
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