Medieval Castles

Grosmont Castle

Jan 1, 1070

Grosmont Castle is a well preserved three part castle located in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is rare for a castle to be preserved this good for so long. It was most likely built by Earl William Fitz Osbern in 1070. However, he was killed the next year and his son was stripped of the land in 1075. Authors Paul Remfry and Jeffrey Thomas, 2009, 11/10/13

Camrose Castle

Jan 1, 1080

Camrose Castle was small but powerful and was built in strong position at the side of a small river where it controlled the ford. King William the Conqueror stayed here during his pilgrimage to the ancient holy site of St. Davids. This site is now badly overgrown but a castle enthusiast will be rewarded with an example of a classic motte and bailey castle. Author John Northall, 2009, 11/10/13

Bishop's Castle

Jan 1, 1100

Bishop's Castle was a motte castle from the 12th century. The remaining fragments of stonework down the slope suggest that there probably was a wall connecting the shell to a curtain around the bailey. It is located in Shropshire, England. Authors Jeffrey Thomas and Laurie Oliver, 2009, 11/10/13

Usk Castle

Jan 1, 1120

Usk Castle and the town around it are thought to be formed in 1120. It is in Monmouthshire, Wales. it was first captured in 1138 but the Welsh took it back in 1174 and then recaptured again in 1184. The castle was captured by the Welsh again in the war of 1233 between Richard Marshall and Henry lll. This castle has a long history of being captured as you can tell. Author Mike Salter, 1991, 11/10/13

Ewloe Castle

Jan 1, 1150

Ewloe Castle is located in Flintshire, Wales. The only reference to the castle is in a documentary source known as the Chester Plea Rolls. So it is hard to known exactly when it was constructed. Many people believe it was constructed in the middle of the 12th century by Owain Gwynedd. There is a lack of evidence to prove this though. Author Jeffrey Thomas, 2009, 11/10/13

Wilton Castle

Jan 1, 1154

Wilton Castle is a forgotten castle of Herefordshire. It stands as a monument of its lords. It was built by the Longchamps of Wilton who were eventually succeeded by the families of Cantilupe and Grey. Matilda Grey (a Cantilupe) stood up in court in 1292 amd lied to the king's face that the castle had been built by her ancestors in around the year of 1042. Author Paul M. Remfry, 2009, 11/6/13

Montgomery Castle

Jan 1, 1223

Montgomery Castle succeeded the motte and bailey castle at Hen Domen. It is located in Montgomery, Powys, on a steep rocky ridge running north-south.The castle was built during Henry lll's campaign against Llyweyln ap lorwerth in 1223. Author Jeffrey Thomas, 2009, 11/10/13

Aberystwyth Castle

Jan 1, 1277

Aberystwyth Castle was built in 1277 after King Edward I ordered for the construction of many strong castles. They included Flint, Builth, Aberystwyth, and Rhuddlan. Of these four, two led the way into the future of castle building and Aberystwyth is one of these two. However it is the most ruined today. It is in Ceredigion, west Wales. Author Lise Hull, 1998, 11/10/13

Barry Castle

Jan 1, 1300

Barry Castle is just a little more than a fortified manor house. It was built in the 13th and 14th centuries to replace an earlier earthwork. It is located in Barry Town, Vale of Glamorgan. Author Jeffrey Thomas, 2009, 11/9/13

Croft Castle

Jan 1, 1400

Croft Castle is now a country mansion but it was once a Norman stronghold on the border of Wales. A larger stone castle was built to replace the earth and timber one in 1400. Author John Northall, 2009, 11/8/13