The Best Castles to Visit: Wales

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Sunday, 22 September 2013

Llansteffan Castle

Llansteffan Castle is a 12th century Norman castle, contructed within the still visible defensive ditches of an earlier iron age promontory fort. It is situated on a headland overlooking the mouth of the River Tywi and Camarthen Bay, in Wales.

Video of Llansteffan Castle.

Friday, 20 September 2013

Carreg Cennen Castle

Carreg Cennen Castle is located on a steep limestone promontory in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. Construction is thought to have begun in the 12th century, and it was in a ruined state by the 15th century. A cave beneath the castle contains a freshwater spring.

Video of Carreg Cennen Castle.

Flint Castle

Flint castle is located on the coast of North Wales, at the mouth of the River Dee. It was constructed in the late 13th century under the rule of Edward I. It is of square layout, but distinctive in that one of the four corner towers is enlarged and isolated to form the main keep.

Aerial video of Flint Castle.

Rhuddlan Castle

Rhuddlan Castle was constructed in the late 13th century, under the rule of Edward I. The layout is a distinctive diamond shape, with six corner towers. It is located beside the River Clwyd in north Wales.

Aerial video of Rhuddlan Castle.

Thursday, 19 September 2013

Dolbadarn Castle

Dolbadarn Castle was constructed in the early 13th century. It is located on a hill overlooking the lake of Llyn Padarn, at the base of Llanberis Pass, in North Wales. The stone keep is an example of a Welsh round tower.

Aerial video of Dolbadarn Castle.

Friday, 6 September 2013

Ogmore Castle

Ogmore Castle is located on the banks of the River Ewenny, near Bridgend in Wales. It is a ruined Norman castle constructed in the early 12th century.

Aerial video of Ogmore Castle.

Coity Castle

Coity Castle is a ruined Norman castle built in the 12th century. It is located near the town of Bridgend in Wales.

Aerial video of Coity Castle.

Monday, 2 September 2013

White Castle

White Castle was constructed in the 13th century on earlier Norman foundations. It is one of "The Three Castles" along with Grosmont Castle and Skenfrith Castle, and is located in Monmouthshire, Wales.

Aerial video of White Castle.

Skenfrith Castle

Skenfrith Castle was constructed in the 13th century, on the foundations of an earlier Norman castle. It is located beside the River Monnow in Monmouthshire, Wales, and is one of "The Three Castles" along with White Castle and Grosmont Castle.

Aerial video of Skenfrith Castle.

Grosmont Castle

Grosmont Castle was constructed in the 13th to 14th century, on the remains of an earlier Norman motte and bailey castle. It is located in Monmouthshire, Wales and is one of "The Three Castles", along with White Castle and Skenrith Castle.

Video of Grosmont Castle.

Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Pembroke Castle

Pembroke Castle is located on a promontory beside the River Cleddau, in Wales. Most of the castle's structure dates to the 12th century.

Friday, 16 August 2013

Raglan Castle

Raglan Castle is located in Monmouthshire, Wales. It's constuction began in the 15th century. The castle's hexagonal keep is surrounded by a water-filled moat.