Wales - full of castles

[StoneRoad]

I'm looking at that map editor . Very Helpful !

Managed to visit quite a few of those over the years, and post-covid several more will be in my sights eg Castell y Bere ... driven past that one a couple of times, but sadly, time & weather were against a visit.

 

[existentialist]

Castle facts!

Wales is believed to have more castles per square mile than any other country in the world.
Caerphilly Castle is the largest castle in Wales and the second largest in Europe.
Chepstow Castle is Britain's oldest surviving medieval stone castle made of stone. Its construction began in 1067.
Beaumaris Castle on Anglesey is generally considered the finest example of a concentric castle in Europe. It has been a World Heritage site since 1986.
The ruined Flint Castle is the only British castle with two donjons. It is famous for having the thickest walls (7 m / 23 ft) of any castle anywhere.
Powis Castle possesses Britain's oldest, and one of the last, true formal baroque gardens and is the most visited National Trust property in Wales.
Conwy Castle is considered to be one of the finest examples of late 13th century and early 14th century military architecture in Europe,

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From: The History of Wales

Tsk, there's castles at Laugharne, Llansteffan, Wiston (OK, it's just a bump in the ground) to name but a few missing off that map!

 

[StoneRoad]

Tsk, there's castles at Laugharne, Llansteffan, Wiston (OK, it's just a bump in the ground) to name but a few missing off that map!

and Tomen-y-mur

cym - tomen general view par StoneRoad2013, on ipernity

 

[Chilli.s]

Castell y Bere

It's possible to rent part of that for for overnight visits too

oops sorry wrong castle, wrong info. Completely wrong, cant remember the name of the one that can be stayed in, will research and get back

Manorbier Castle, you can rent, I remembered it had beer in it

 

[davesgcr]

The less than impressive Ammanford Castle - it has no recorded history ........

 

[Ming]

Had a good many picnics and after pub smoking sessions in this fine venue.

Aberystwyth Castle - Wikipedia

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