Medieval Castles

Wigmore Castle

Jan 1, 1075

The Wigmore Castle is located in a northern corner of Herefordshire. The castle was located near a thick forest with a marsh in it. This marsh help provide mant resources for the castle. Wigmore Castle was built by William Fitzosbern and the first clear reference of the castle was in the Domesday Book. Text copyright © 1997 by Richard Williams
Photographs copyright © 2002 by Jeffrey L. Thomas

Wilton Castle

Jan 1, 1154

Wilton Castle is a Norman castle fortification located in southeastern Herefordshire. This castle is still standing today almost to its battlement height. Matilda Grey, nee Cantilupe, stood up in court and lied through her teeth to the king that the castle had been built by her Longchamp ancestors in the days of Edward the Confessor. It's not really said who was the first person to build on the castle Text copyright © by Paul M. Remfry
Photographs copyright © 2006 by Malcolm Ranson

Powis Castle

Jan 1, 1200

The Powis Castle is a Welsh Castle located in Wales. Owain Cyfeiliog, was the prince of southern Powys started work on the medieval castle. Most of the Welsh castles decayed when the medieval wars ended, but Powis Castle survives as an example of a military stronghold which was preserved and renewed. Photographs copyright © 2009 by Jeffrey L. Thomas.

Montgomery Castle

Jan 1, 1223

The castle at Montgomery succeeded the Motte-and-Bailey Castle at Hen Domen one mile to the north west, after 1223. A new castle was built between 1224 and 1233. The new castle was built during Henry III's campaign against Llywelyn ap Iorwerth. The new castle was an improvement and a big deal for the Montgomery Castle Photographs Copyright © 2002 by Jeffrey L. Thomas.

Criccieth Castle

Jan 1, 1230

The Criccieth castle was built in the 1230's by Llywelyn the Great. Llywelyn the Great was the first person to start building on the castle. The castle is Welsh located in North Wales. Criccieth was captured by the English around 1283. When it was captured it was remodled and reconstructed heavily. Some people still wonder what parts of the castle were built by the Welsh or the English. Article copyright © 1996 by Lise Hull
Photographs copyright © 2009 by Jeffrey L. Thomas

Llanvair Discoed Castle

Nov 9, 1250

The Llanvair castle was built by by Sir Ralph Monthermer in the in the second half of the 13th century. The castle is located in a village called Llanvair Discoed in Monmouthshire, south-east Wales. Parts of two round towers, a gatehouse, and additions of the Tudor period of the castle aresaid to remain. Photographs copyright © 2002 by Laurie Oliver
& copyright © 2003 by Craig Lewis

Hawarden Castle

Jan 1, 1260

The Hawarden castle is located in Flintshire, North Wales. The Hawarden Castle played a big role in the wars for independence of the 13th century. The structure of the castle was built by James of St George, who was King Edwards favorite master mason. Hawarden Castle continued to be impacted by warfare, when it saw its final action during the Civil War. Copyright 1996 by Lise Hull

Pencoed Castle

Jan 1, 1270

The Pencoed castle is a ruined tudor mansion. The castle is located in New Port, South Wales. The start of the castle was built by Sir Richard de la More. Different people built on the castle over time. The castle now lies in a gutted and derelict state. Things are still standing but not in good health. Photographs copyright © 2002 by Laurie Oliver

Morlais Castle

Jan 1, 1287

The Morlais Castle is located near Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales. The castle was built by Gilbert de Clare. The castle is no longer standing and there is very little left of the castle still there. It was probably never fully completed and was too remote and exposed to serve as a residence. Photographs copyright © 2004 by Laurie Oliver

Newport Castle

Jan 1, 1327

Newport Castle was built between 1327 to 1386. It is located in the center town of Newport, Southeast Wales. THe demands of modern transport have almost knocked the castle out of exsistence today.However what does remain is still interesting to the people. The castle was built by Hugh d'Audele or his son-in-law Ralph, earl of Stafford. Newport castle was one of the usual medieval castle styles built. Copyright © 2009 by Irma Hale and the Castles of Wales Website