Medieval Castles

Cardiff Castle

Nov 10, 1081

The first fort of Cardiff Castle was built by the Roamns in AD 55 for defense. The entire castle was built (possibly) by William the Conqueror, St. Davids, or Robert Fitzhamon, in the late 10th century. It was an air raid shelter for WWII. Green Day and other bands have performed at the castle. Source: Retrieved from Wikipedia, from the world wide web 11/7/13

Ludlow Castle

May 22, 1138

The Ludlow Castle was supposedly founded by Walter de Lacy and it's date of origin is possibly 1138, but is not certain. The possesion of the Ludlow castle was descended from the Lacy family. in 1115, Hugh de Lacy dies, with no children, and it was taken over by the king. PainfitzJohn got a good deal of the family's land when he married Hugh de Lacy's niece. Source: Retrieved from Wikipedia, from the world wide web 11/9/13

Deudraeth Castle

Jan 2, 1188

Gerald of Wales came across this stone castle in 1188. It is unceratin of when it was built. They were built by native Welsh princes. Author Jeffery L. Thomas 2009, retrieved from the world wide web 11/11/13

Neath Castle

Nov 12, 1224

The Neath Castle has no official date of origin, but was supposedly built in the early 12th century. It was a minor, Norman castle, under the lordship of Glamorgan. Llywelyn ap Iorwerth destroyed the castle in 1231. The builders built on to it after it was destroyed. Source: Author Jeffery L. Thomas, 2009, retrieved from the world wide web 11/9/13

Stokesay Castle

Mar 13, 1239

There is no exact year of when the Stokesay Castle was built, but it is said that it was built in the late 13th century. The Lacy's held the area from the Norman Conquest until 1241. Inside the castle their are many rare paintings from the Medieval Period. Source: Retrieved from Wikipedia, from the world wide web 11/11/13

Hopton Castle

Oct 13, 1260

Walter de Hopton built the Hopton Castle after the Baron's War in the 1260s. The last Walter Hopton died in the War of the Roses, and the castle was passed by marriage to the Corbet family. Source: Retrieved from Wikipedia, from the world wide web 11/11/13

Pencoed Castle

Jul 3, 1270

The Pencoed castle has no exact date of origin, but relics of the castle have been found in 1270 by Sir Ricard de la More. Other relics were found in 1306 by Maurice and Walter de Kemys. Source: Author Jeffery L. Thomas, 2009, retrieved from the world wide web 11/11/13

Acton Burnell Castle

Aug 19, 1284

The Acton Burnell castle was built in 1284 by Robert Burnell. King Henry VII confiscated the land in 1487. The Acton Burnell today is owned by English Heritage. Source: Retrieved from Wikipedia, from the world wide web 11/11/13

Beaumaris Castle

Dec 25, 1295

The Beaumaris castle was the last and longest castle that King Edward I assigned to be built in Llanfaes. The castle was supposed to be built with an almost geometric symmetry. The leading builder was Master James of Saint George. The building was never built because the funds went bye bye. Source: Author Jeffery L. Thomas, 2009, retrieved from the world wide web 11/6/13

Croft Castle

Dec 1, 1400

The Croft Castle was built around the 1400s. The castle was involved in the Mortimer's Cross battle. Sir Richard Croft sent out his soldiers towards the battlegrounds, which was a few miles away. Source: Author John Northall and the Castle of Wales Website, 2009, retrieved from the world wide web 11/9/13