The original Gate House was the work of Richard "Strongbow" de Clare in about 1170.
The wikipedia article is here. Their web site is here.
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Showing posts with label Wales. Show all posts
Monday, February 23, 2009
Usk Castle, Wales
Usk Castle is in the middle of the village of Usk. Certainly the smallest castle we've visited.
The original Gate House was the work of Richard "Strongbow" de Clare in about 1170.
The wikipedia article is here. Their web site is here.
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The original Gate House was the work of Richard "Strongbow" de Clare in about 1170.
The wikipedia article is here. Their web site is here.
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Monday, February 16, 2009
Caldicot Castle, Wales
Although smaller, Caldicot Castle reminded me somewhat of Warwick Castle in that it was so well preserved and most recently used as a residence. The remnants of the surrounding moat are still apparent.
The castle sits in a 50 acre park so bring a picnic lunch and spend the afternoon.
The Normans built a structure here as early as 1086 and the current structure dates from 1221.
The wikipedia article is here. Their web site is here. There's another good web site here.
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The castle sits in a 50 acre park so bring a picnic lunch and spend the afternoon.
The Normans built a structure here as early as 1086 and the current structure dates from 1221.
The wikipedia article is here. Their web site is here. There's another good web site here.
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Monday, February 09, 2009
Chepstow Castle, Wales
Just down the (narrow, winding) road from Tintern Abbey is Chepstow Castle. PICT1453 is taken from across the River Wye.
It seems like the castle is on the wrong side of the river to be in Wales but, like the roads, the river is windy there.
The wikipedia article is here. Chepstow's web site is here. There's another good web site here.
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It seems like the castle is on the wrong side of the river to be in Wales but, like the roads, the river is windy there.
The wikipedia article is here. Chepstow's web site is here. There's another good web site here.
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Monday, February 02, 2009
Raglan Castle, Wales
Raglan Castle was one of the newer castles we visited in Wales being built in the 15th century. An older castle was on this site from the 12th century.
It's neat with the moat surrounding it and the magnificent views of the plain from the top of the Great Tower.
The wikipedia article is here. Their web site is here. There's another good web site here.
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It's neat with the moat surrounding it and the magnificent views of the plain from the top of the Great Tower.
The wikipedia article is here. Their web site is here. There's another good web site here.
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Friday, June 22, 2007
Usk, Wales
In 2003, we stayed at the The Glen-yr-Afon House Hotel in Usk, Wales. It is a wonderful place. Here's their web site. Scroll just a little to the South and see the narrow bridge over the River Usk. Here's an interesting site on this village. Here's my picture of it. Here's their web site and here's the wikipedia article on Usk.
There are a couple of good pubs here.
There are a couple of good pubs here.
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Tintern Abbey
We went to Tintern Abbey while we were in Wales in 2003. The wikipedia article is here and a quick Google search is here. My pictures of it start here.
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