The historic Welsh walk with views, castles and cosy pubs
The castles were originally built to defend the Welsh borders, each standing proudly among the rolling hills. Now in ruins, ...
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Why does Wales have so many castles?
"It's no coincidence that many Norman castles are built on the sites of former Welsh fortresses, which themselves were often Roman or Iron Age forts, as they are naturally strategic points from ...
The historic Welsh mansion with magnificent ruins, a fairy village and its own Christmas market
The 850-acre Dinefwr estate lies on the outskirts of the farming town of Llandeilo and is steeped in Welsh history. The ...
Cardiff Castle appears in new Wolf Hall trailer with star-studded cast
Castles all across Wales were used for filming in the first season of Wolf Hall includin, Caerphilly Castle, Castell Coch, St ...
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Architectural Styles Across Britain
Harlech Castle (pictured), built by Edward I in 1283, has a history of occupation and assault. In 1404 Owen Glendower captured it and held a parliament there. Twice it was the last Welsh fortress ...