Raglan Castle

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Raglan Castle is one of the best examples of a late medieval fortifications in the United Kingdom.  Located just outside the village of Raglan in Monmouthshire in South East Wales, the castle is believed to date back to 1432.  Building was started by Sir Williams ap Thomas, a Welsh nobleman, politician, knight, and courtier and… Read More

Caerphilly Castle

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Caerphilly Castle is one of the most spectacular moat-bound castles in the world.  The castle is the third largest in Europe and the second in the United Kingdom behind Windsor Castle.  Building began in 1268 under the orders of Gilbert de Clare, although it took many decades to become the powerful building seen today.  It… Read More