It was Marshal who transformed Pembroke Castle into the stone stronghold that endures to this day. After Marshal, the castle ...
Discover the beauty of Wales: from its world-famous beaches to its vibrant cities. Explore the rich history and breathtaking ...
Getty Images The 800-year-old Criccieth Castle is a native Welsh fortress on a headland between two beaches overlooking Tremadog Bay in north Wales Cadw, the historic monuments agency for Wales ...
"In the earliest days of the Norman invasion the Marcher castles along Wales' eastern borders were primarily about containment, about keeping the Welsh out of England," he said. "However by the ...
The new year is officially upon us, and many will be looking ahead to 2025 wondering what it has in store. In Wales, there is ...
Cheap holidays to Wales are very doable. When visiting Cardiff, expect to pay around 15 British pounds (£) for an inexpensive meal and under £5 for a local beer. A short taxi ride can be had for about ...
Edward, the scourge of Wales and the builder of many of castles used to subdue the population, imposed his infant son, Prince Edward, on the Welsh as their new prince in 1301. Since then ...
In 1404 Owain captured the castles of Aberystwyth and ... for the appointment of clerics fluent in Welsh, the establishment of two universities in Wales and the retention in the country of the ...