This is Laugharne Castle (Castell Talacharn yn Gymraeg) of Laugharne, Carmarthenshire What’s the Story of Laugharne Castle? Advertisement The castle has had an interesting history and was originally built in 1116 for…
Tag: Welsh Histories
The Caerleon Roman Suit of Armour
It was on 13 September in 2010 when a full Roman suit of armour (along with weapons) was discovered during an archaeological dig at the Roman fortress of Caerleon (Caerleon, Newport). Advertisement…
Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly Castle (spelled “Caerffili” in Welsh) is a large, non-native castle situated in Caerphilly, south Wales. In fact, Caerphilly is the largest castle in the entire country and the second largest throughout…
Raglan Castle
Raglan Castle is a non-native castle situated slightly to the north of the village of Rhaglan, Sir Fynwy. Advertisement The History of Raglan Castle Though the current castle dates back to sometime…
The Stone Effigy of Elizabeth Ferrers
Did you know that the stone effigy of Elizabeth Ferrers, the wife of the last free Prince of Gwynedd and Wales, Dafydd ap Gruffudd, still remains? Advertisement Who Was Elizabeth Ferrers? Elizabeth…