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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castleswales/castle_Denbigh.htm TourUK - Denbigh Castle Inspect 13th century castle built over site of the stronghold of Dafydd ap Gruffydd, the brother of Llywelyn, Prince of Wales. Peruse historic note and view colour picture. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/Welshsites/289.html Gatehouse - Ruthin Castle Enjoy this major 13th century moated castle that was developed into a mansion and is now a hotel. Peruse description of design, building materials used, and brief history. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castleswales/castle_Rhuddlan.htm TourUK - Rhuddlan Castle Strategically located at a crossing place on the River Clwyd, this castle was originally a bailey and motte fort on older 8th century site. Peruse detailed description and see colour image. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/Welshsites/270.html Gatehouse - Denbigh Castle Investigate this huge 13th century castle protected by polygonal enclosure that was started by Henry de Lacy on site of earlier fort. Short historic note but links to other related web sites. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/Welshsites/330.html Gatehouse - Rhuddlan Castle Examine the second classic Welsh fort that Edward 1st built that is protected on one side by a river dock. Study description of castle layout and architectural detailing. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/wales/denbigh/denbigh.php CastleXplorer - Denbigh Castle Constructed as part of Edward 1st initial attempt to defeat Llywelyn the Last, this castle fell into disrepair in 17thg century. View colour photographs, map, and opening times. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_wales/116/twthill.htm CastleUK - Twt Hill Read about Robert of Rhuddlan who built this 11th century earthwork motte and bailey castle that was later deserted when the larger Rhuddlan Castle was built. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_wales/116/ruthincastle.htm CastleUK - Ruthin Castle Learn about this stone keep and bailey castle built by Edward 1st (not to be confused with Rhuddlan Castle). Peruse short description and colour image with map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_wales/116/rhuddlancastle.htm CastleUK - Rhuddlan Castle Gain an insight into this concentric fortress built by Edward 1st. Study short description of castle layout, and see colour photography and map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_wales/116/llysgwenlliancastle.htm
CastleUK - Llys Gwenllian Castle Inquire into earthwork motte and bailey fortress with natural defences above Afon Ystrad (River Ystrad) and only one mile from Denbigh Castle. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_wales/116/prestatyncastle.htm CastleUK - Prestatyn Castle Inspect stone motte and bailey fortress built by Normans which has now disappeared apart from the motte. Look at colour image and map. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_wales/116/denbighcastle.htm CastleUK - Denbigh Castle Consider this 13th century castle built by Henry de Lacy rising above the town of Dengigh. Plus a short explanation of the castle's complex design, and colour photo and map. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/denbigh.html Castles of Wales - Denbigh Castle Discover why King Edward 1 built his massive castle on the site first fortified by the Welsh. Includes an aerial colour photograph illustrating the large area occupied by the building. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castleswales/castle_Rhuddlan.htm TourUK - Rhuddlan Castle Erected near the north coast of Wales the fortifications date to the 8th century. Find out about headquarters for Edward 1st's Welsh campaigns and the restoration work that was started in 1948. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castleswales/castle_Denbigh.htm TourUK - Denbighshire Castle Appreciate castle in strategically important position near north-east border that surrendered to the English 1282. Read about the damage from centuries of war that was repaired during 19th century. |
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