In 1146 Gerald of Wales, the famous twelfth century Welsh scholar ... Alongside Castell Coch, this is the most modern castle in the list and very different to Wales' medieval behemoths.

The castles were originally built to defend the Welsh borders, each standing proudly among the rolling hills. Now in ruins, they offer a fascinating glimpse into the past. White Castle is the most ...

"It's no coincidence that many Norman castles are built on the sites of former Welsh fortresses, which themselves were often Roman or Iron Age forts, as they are naturally strategic points from ...

Harlech Castle (pictured), built by Edward I in 1283, has a history of occupation and assault. In 1404 Owen Glendower captured it and held a parliament there. Twice it was the last Welsh fortress ...