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Images from a recent visit to the ‘Three Castles’ (Welsh ’Try Chastell’), Monmouthshire, Wales.

The castles were built by the Normans in the late 11th century to control Wales’ southern border. Originally of earthwork and timber construction, they were later rebuilt with stone.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite/ ViewPoint/ Nik Collection, Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop and Topaz Studio 2. B&W 'framed' versions are shown here).

You can find out more about the Three Castles by clicking Here.

Phil and Karen


1. White Castle (Welsh ‘Y Castell Gwyn’) faced hills controlled by Welsh Lords, but never saw any hostile action.

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2. Skenfrith (Welsh ‘Ynysgnwraidd’) Castle was built in a low lying position by the River Monnow to protect crossings on the route to England.

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3. The low lying position made Skenfrith Castle vulnerable to attack from the surrounding hills, so a tower was constructed within to aid in the defence.

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4. St Bridget’s Church, consecrated in 1207, stands alongside Skenfrith Castle. The church's tower was provided for locals to use as a fortified refuge in the event of an attack.

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5. Grosmont (Welsh ‘Y Grysmwnt’) Castle. ‘Gros mont’ is Franch for ‘big hill’ and, having cycled up to it, we can attest to the accuracy of the description... :LOL:

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(Sources: CADW, WIKIPEDIA)
 
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