A Controversial Figure in Welsh and English History Sir John Perrot is a name that echoes through history with both power and controversy. A formidable figure in 16th-century Britain, Perrot…
A Castle of Literature and Legends Unlike Kidwelly Castle, which stands as a testament to battle and rebellion (as explored in my previous blog here), Laugharne Castle is a place…
A Castle Steeped in Warfare and Ghostly Tales Unlike Carreg Cennen Castle, which stands in eerie isolation atop a limestone cliff, As I explored in my previous blog. (here )Kidwelly…
The Rise of a Welsh Leader Few figures in Welsh history embody strength and resilience like Rhys ap Gruffydd, known as The Lord Rhys. Born in 1132, he rose to…
A Castle Carved from the Cliffs Few castles in Wales command a setting as dramatic as Carreg Cennen Castle. Perched high atop a sheer limestone cliff, this medieval fortress offers…
A Name Marked by Power and Treachery Few names in medieval Welsh history inspire as much fear and controversy as William de Braose. A Norman lord with vast lands across…
Walking Through the Shadows of Abergavenny Castle Perched above the town, Abergavenny Castle is a place where history and tragedy intertwine. Unlike Tretower Castle. Which evolved from a fortress to…
The Rise of a Knight Sir Roger Vaughan of Tretower was a distinguished Welsh nobleman and warrior. Known for his unwavering loyalty to the English crown during the tumultuous 15th…
Walking Through the Shadows of Tretower Castle Unlike White Castle, which sits in eerie isolation with its haunting moat (which I explored in my previous blog here), Tretower Castle feels…
Introduction Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford, was one of the most influential noblemen of the 13th century. A steadfast supporter of baronial rights, he played a key role…