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…
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 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…