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Castle |
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Beaumaris Castle |
Anglesey, North Wales |
picturesque, mighty fortress located on Isle of Anglesey built by Edward I. One of the best. |
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Builth Castle |
Powys, Mid-Wales |
large medieval castle with substantial earthwork remains; recommended textbook motte. |
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Caernarfon Castle |
Gwynedd, north Wales |
Edward I's well-preserved, impressive castle is one of the best in Wales. |
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Caerphilly Castle |
Caerphilly, south Wales |
Gilbert de Clare's military masterpiece was ahead of its time and changed castle construction. |
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Cardiff Castle |
Cardiff, south Wales |
original motte and bailey survives inside an earlier Roman wall; impressive Victorian-era additions. |
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Carew Castle |
Pembrokeshire, south Wales |
original castle rebuilt and replaced by a beautiful late-medieval-Tudor masterpiece. |
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Carreg Cennen Castle |
Carmarthenshire, south Wales |
substantial Welsh castle situated in spectacular countryside. One of the best and a must-visit. |
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Castell y Bere |
Gwynedd, northwest Wales |
remains are less substantial but this is an historic castle set in a spectacular Welsh landscape. |
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Chepstow Castle |
Monmouthshire, south Wales |
historic, substantial stone castle built by William FitzOsbern. Another must-see Welsh castle. |
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Chirk Castle |
Wrexham, northeast Wales |
late 13th century substantial, beautiful National Trust castle set in stunning gardens. |
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Conwy Castle |
Conwy, north Wales |
magnificent castle of Edward I in north Wales; another must-see castle set in a beautiful location. |
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Criccieth Castle |
Gwynedd, northwest Wales |
built by Llywelyn the Great; rebuilt/strengthened by Edward I. Beautiful coastal location. |
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Crickadarn Ringwork |
Powys, mid-Wales |
damaged D-shaped ringwork lying just west of the church in the village; no known history. |
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Denbigh Castle |
Denbighshire, north Wales |
Edward I castle w/substantial remains and nearly complete town wall, the highlight here. |
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Dinas Castle |
Powys, Mid-Wales |
hilltop castle with a large bailey, stone keep, walls and towers now greatly reduced. Spectacular setting. |
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Castell Dinas Bran |
Denbighshire, north Wales |
| castle built on an Iron Age Hillfort; spectacular views from the summit. Scant remains but worth the climb! |
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Dinefwr Castle |
Carmarthenshire, south Wales |
important Welsh castle built by Rhys ap Gruffydd; substantial remains overlooking the Tywi valley. |
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Dolbadarn Castle |
Gwynedd, north Wales |
| historic Welsh castle set in the heart of Snowdonia, still dominated by its impressive round keep. |
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Dolforwyn Castle |
Powys, Mid Wales |
important stronghold built by Llywelyn ap Gruffydd; large castle with substantial masonry remains. |
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Dolwyddelan Castle |
Conwy, north Wales |
historically important castle associated with Llywelyn ap Iorwerth in the heart of Snowdonia. Beautiful. |
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Dryslwyn Castle |
Carmarthenshire, south Wales |
historic large castle built by Rhys ap Gruffydd set in a commanding position. Stunning location. |
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Ewloe Castle |
Flintshire, northeast Wales |
smaller castle built by Llywelyn ap Gruffydd; classic Welsh D-towers; beautiful location. |
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Glyndyfrdwy |
Denbighshire, north Wales |
| historic ancestral home of Owain Glyndwr: a commanding motte and large baily survive. |
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Harlech Castle |
Gwynedd, north Wales |
Considered one of Europe's great castles, Harlech is a masterpiece of engineering, siting, and strength. |
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Hen Domen Castle |
Powys, mid-Wales |
| "Old Montgomery" Castle with its textbook motte and earthworks remaining; historically significant. |
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Kidwelly Castle |
Carmarthenshire, south Wales |
one of the most complete and impressive castles in Wales; a textbook of castle development. |
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Knucklas Castle |
Powys, Mid-Wales |
masonry fragments and large earthworks remain at this site. Impressively sited in a commanding position. |
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Llansteffan Castle |
Carmarthenshire, south Wales |
well-preserved, large castle set on a commanding hill; the Great Gatehouse is still impressive. |
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Ludlow Castle |
Shropshire, England |
substantial, historic, and nearly-complete castle; beautiful Norman Chapel occupies the bailey. |
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Manorbier Castle |
Pembrokeshire, southwest Wales |
| historic, substantial, and beautiful castle associated with Gerald of Wales; iconic gatehouse entrance. |
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Montgomery Castle |
Powys, north Wales |
| strongly sited castle with substantial remains outside the town; strategic and beautiful location. |
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Nevern Castle |
Pembrokeshire, southwest Wales |
historic castle built by Rhys ap Gruffydd; motte, earthworks and low masonry survives. |
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Ogmore Castle |
Bridgend, south Wales |
beautifully situated castle in south Wales; fragments of towers, walls, and buildings survive. |
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Oystermouth Castle |
Swansea, south Wales |
castle is set on a hill overlooking Mumbles; beautiful coastal location with substantial remains. |
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Painscastle Castle |
Powys, mid Wales |
impressive earthworks still dominate this site, including a large motte and steep ditches. |
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Pembroke Castle |
Pembrokeshire, southwest Wales |
massive, historic castle built by William Marshal; nearly complete and one of the best in Wales. |
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Powis Castle |
Powys, mid Wales |
| historic, beautiful castle modified over the centuries; outstanding grounds & gardens. One of the best. |
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Raglan Castle |
Monmouthshire, southeast Wales |
| late medieval fortress transformed into a Tudor masterpiece; perhaps the most handsome castle in Wales. |
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Rhuddlan Castle |
Denbighshire, northeast Wales |
substantial castle built by Edward I; massive West Gatehouse is still impressive; historic site. |
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St Clears Castle |
Carmarthenshire, south Wales |
large motte-and-bailey castle; the motte still dominates the surrounding countryside. |
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Stokesay Castle |
Shropshire, England |
| a rare fortified manor house hardly altered since the late 13th century; a beautiful survival worth visiting. |
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Sycharth Castle |
Powys, north Wales |
impressive motte and earthworks still dominate the site that was once the court of Owain Glyndwr. |
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Tomen y Faerdre |
Denbighshire, north Wales |
impressive motte situated on a natural rock outcrop; recommended textbook motte. |
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Tomen y Mur |
Gwynedd, north Wales |
incredible multi-period site; large motte with bailey, Roman amphitheatre & Roman road. |
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Tomen y Rhodwydd |
Denbighshire, north Wales |
| built by Owain Gwynedd in 1149; large motte and bailey remain; recommended Welsh-built motte. |
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Twthill Castle |
Denbighshire, north Wales |
aka Old Rhuddlan; very large motte survives; former Welsh royal seat; recommended textbook motte. |
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Usk Castle |
Monmouthshire, south Wales |
substantial castle surrounded by beautiful gardens. Lots of medieval features to explore here. |
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Wigmore Castle |
Herefordshire, England |
Mortimer family castle recently restored; motte is still impressive and some towers remain. |
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Wiston Castle |
Pembrokeshire, south Wales |
| steep motte topped by a round keep overlooks a large bailey; recommended textbook M&B. |
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