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Established to provide a base in order to reduce the area that the Normans took over during an invasion of South Wales,
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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
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Its location was strategic: cammanded the lowest crossing of the river and a good harbour. Suffered many Welsh raids.
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After being captured in 1138, the Welsh took it again in 1174 despite it being strengthened by Richard de Clare .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Last and largest castle built to be built by King Edward in Wales.
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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"
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