Castles of Wales

Inspired by such a rich tapestry of tales, this history provides an essential introduction to the nation many regard as "The Land of Castles."

Even before the construction of Edward I of England's infamous 'Iron Ring' of castles built in the wake of his invasion of Wales, castles were by no means rare in Wales. Both before and simultaneous to William the Conqueror's establishment of timber and stone fortresses in the south and borderlands, a process continued by many of his descendants, nati...