Bishop Henry de Gower: The Architect of Power and Legacy in Medieval Wales
A Bishop, A Builder, and A Figure of Influence Bishop Henry de Gower is remembered not just as a religious leader but as a visionary builder who left an indelible…
A Bishop, A Builder, and A Figure of Influence Bishop Henry de Gower is remembered not just as a religious leader but as a visionary builder who left an indelible…
A Castle of Royalty, Rebellion, and Restless Spirits Unlike Llawhaden Castle, which served as a bishop’s palace (as explored in my previous blog), Pembroke Castle stands as one of Wales’…
The Drowned Knight of Llawhaden: A Ghostly Echo Beneath the Castle Walls While Llawhaden Castle is best known for its religious architecture and ecclesiastical hauntings, a darker tale lingers below:…
The Shadow in the Archways: A Hooded Presence Among Sacred Stones Llawhaden Castle is known not only for its religious history, but also for the chilling legend of the Shadow…
A Castle of Religious Power and Hidden Hauntings Unlike Llansteffan Castle, which was built for military defense (as explored in my blog about Llansteffan Castle’s ghostly legends), Llawhaden Castle tells…
A Ghostly Figure on the Clifftop Walls Llansteffan Castle, with its commanding view over the Tywi estuary, is a fortress shaped by war, legend, and long-forgotten sorrow. While many visitors…
The Phantom Knight of Llansteffan: A Watchful Spirit Among the Ruins Llansteffan Castle stands high above the River Tywi estuary, its weathered stones keeping silent watch over the shifting tides…
A Fortress Overlooking the Tides of Time Unlike Dinefwr Castle, which stood as a stronghold for Welsh royalty (as explored in my previous blog about Dinefwr Castle’s royal heritage here),…
A Fortress Woven into Welsh History and Mystery Perched high above the Towy Valley, Dinefwr Castle stands as a silent witness to centuries of Welsh resistance, royal ambition, and folklore.…
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…