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…
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 Raglan Castle Unlike Caldicot Castle, with its Norman fortifications and intimate atmosphere (which I explored in my previous blog here). Raglan Castle feels altogether grander.…
Walking Through the Shadows of Caldicot Castle Unlike Caerphilly Castle, with its vast fortifications and battlefield history (which I explored in my previous blog here), Caldicot Castle offers a different…
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 Castell Coch Unlike St Fagans Castle, which has a deep connection to Welsh heritage and preserved history (as I explored in my previous blog here),…