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 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 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…
Walking Through the Shadows of White Castle Unlike Chepstow Castle, which looms high above the River Wye with its medieval battlements (which I explored in my previous blog here), White…
Walking Through the Shadows of Chepstow Castle Unlike Raglan Castle, with its Tudor elegance and tragic Civil War past (which I explored in my previous blog here), Chepstow Castle feels…
Walking Through the Shadows of St Fagans Castle Stepping onto the grounds of St Fagans Castle, I felt a different kind of atmosphere compared to Cardiff Castle. While Cardiff’s towering…
Walking Through the Shadows of Cardiff Castle Cardiff Castle ghost stories from the moment I stepped through the grand entrance of Cardiff Castle, I felt its weight—the centuries of history,…
As I stood before the towering façade of Margam Castle, I was immediately struck by its grandeur. The intricate Tudor-Gothic architecture, complete with imposing turrets, gables, and finely crafted stonework,…