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…
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 Caerphilly Castle Unlike Castell Coch, with its fairytale turrets and Gothic charm (which I explored in my previous blog here), Caerphilly Castle is an entirely…
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,…