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Medieval Castles

  • Jan 30, 1093

    Piction Castle

    Piction Castle
    Established to provide a base in order to reduce the area that the Normans took over during an invasion of South Wales,
    Copyright © 2009 by Jeffrey L. Thomas
    <a href='' >http://www.castlewales.com/picton.html</a>
  • Jan 1, 1111

    Oystermouth Castle

    Oystermouth Castle
    Founded by William de Londres of Ogmore Castle early in the 12th century, it later became the cheif residence of the lords of Gower and its history became intimately connected with the history of Swansea Castle
    Copyright © 2009 by Jeffrey L. Thomas
    http://www.castlewales.com/oyster.html
  • Nov 7, 1116

    Swansea Castle

    Swansea Castle
    Its location was strategic: cammanded the lowest crossing of the river and a good harbour. Suffered many Welsh raids.
    Copyright © 2009 by Jeffrey L. Thomas
    http://www.castlewales.com/swansea.html
  • Aug 15, 1120

    Usk Castle

    Usk Castle
    After being captured in 1138, the Welsh took it again in 1174 despite it being strengthened by Richard de Clare .
    Copyright © 2009 by Irma Hale and the Castles of Wales Website
    http://www.castlewales.com/usk.html
  • Jan 30, 1138

    Ludlow Castle

    Ludlow Castle
    This castle was built along the Marches, one of the Norman line. Its purpose was to hold back unconquered Welsh and to pacify the country side.
    Copyright © 2009 by Jeffrey L. Thomas
    http://www.castlewales.com/ludlow.html
  • Jun 30, 1283

    Harlech Castle

    Harlech Castle
    It was part of an "iron ring" of castles surrounding the coastal fringes of Snowdonia, to prevent the region from ever again becoming a focal point of insurrection and a last bastion of resistance.
    Copyright © 2009 by Jeffrey L. Thomas
    http://www.castlewales.com/harlech.html
  • Oct 23, 1283

    Conwy Castle

    Conwy Castle
    Town of Conwy, Aberconwy & Colwyn. Along with Harlech is probably the most impressive Welsh castle. Designed by Edward I's master castle builder, James of St. George.
    Copyright © 2009 by Jeffrey L. Thomas
    http://www.castlewales.com/conwy.html
  • May 11, 1295

    Beaumaris Castle

    Beaumaris Castle
    Last and largest castle built to be built by King Edward in Wales.
    Copyright © 2009 by Jeffrey L. Thomas
    http://www.castlewales.com/beaumar.html
  • Nov 7, 1415

    Raglan Castle

    Raglan Castle
    Closely associated with William ap Thomas, who fought with King Henry V in 1415 and was knighted, becoming known as "the blue knight of Gwent"
    Copyright © 2009 by Jeffrey L. Thomas
    http://www.castlewales.com/raglan.html