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May 13, 1013
Brecon Castle
The Brecon Castle was a fortified area for the Romans that covered almost five acres. It was built by Bernard de Neufmarche. It is located in the town of Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales. This castle was built around 50A.D. and occupied around 300A.D. http://www.castlewales.com/brecon.html
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May 13, 1094
Carmarthen Castle
The Carmarthen Castle was built by Rhyd y Gors. It was later discovered by Norman William fitz Baldwin and was then called the Norman Castle. It is located in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, south Wales. http://www.castlewales.com/carmarth.html
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May 13, 1110
Grosmont Castle
The Grosmont Castle was fortified with stone. The builder of this Castle is unknown, but there are several people who are suspected to have built the castle. It was located in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, south Wales. Text Copyright © by Paul M. Remfry
Photographs Copyright © 2009 by Jeffrey L. Thomas.
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May 13, 1147
Winston Castle
The Winston Castle was named after, and probably built by, an early Flemish settler with the improbable name of Wizo (in Latin) or Gwys (welsh). It was located in the village of Wiston near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, south Wales. The castle was destroyed, but rebuilt by William Marshal, earl of Pembroke, and the local people of Gwynedd. http://www.castlewales.com/wiston.html
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May 13, 1210
Ewloe Castle
The Ewloe Castle was built by Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, It is located in Hawarden, Flintshire, northeast Wales. The tower was thought to be similar to late 12th-century keeps on the English side of the border. Photographs copyright © 2006 by Jeffrey L. Thomas.
http://www.castlewales.com/ewloe.html
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May 13, 1223
Montgomery Castle
The Montgomery Castle was ordered to be built by Henry III. It laid on a steep rocky ridge running north-south, reflecting changing military fashion. It was located on Castle Hill, in Montgomery, Powys. http://www.castlewales.com/montgom.html
Photographs Copyright © 2002 by Jeffrey L. Thomas.
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May 13, 1277
Caergwrle Castle
The Caergwrle Castle was first built by Dafydd ap Gruffydd. Its architecture reflects Dafydd's divided loyalties, with English elements incorporated into a basically Welsh pattern. It is located in the town, Flintshire, in northeast Wales. http://www.castlewales.com/hope.html
Photographs, castle plan drawing and commentary
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May 13, 1277
Aberystwyth Castle
The Aberystwyth Castle is located in the town of Aberystwyth in Ceredigion, which is located in Whales. King Edward 1 ordered the construction of the Aberystwyth Castle along with three other castles. This castle was used as a defensive fortified area for the Iron Age settlers. Test copyright © 1998 by Lise Hull
http://www.castlewales.com/aberystw.html
http://www.castlewales.com/aberystw.html
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May 13, 1295
Beaumaris Castle
The Beaumaris Castle was built by King Edward 1 in Whales. It is located in the city of Beaumaris in Anglesey. This castle was possibly the most sophisticated example of medieval military architecture. Photographs copyright 2006 © by Jeffrey L. Thomas
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May 13, 1406
Domen Las Castle
Domen Las was a Norman castle raised on the site of an earlier Roman fort. It was built by Rhyd y Gors, the same man who built the Carmarthen Castle. Local legend says that Welsh patriot Owain Glyndwr issued orders from the castle during his visit to the village and church in Penal. Photographs copyright © 2004 by Jeffrey L. Thomas
http://www.castlewales.com/domen_las.html
http://www.castlewales.com/domen_las.html
