Tuesday 3 July 2018

Did you know Monmouth has a Castle?


Monmouth Castle is the birthplace of Henry V. It is a Grade 1 listed building, which can only be viewed from the outside. It is a typical border castle in the Welsh Marches.

Built between 1067 and 1071 by William Fitz Osbern, originally built from earth and timber and was listed in the Doomsday Book. Stonework was added around 1150. 

It stood until the English Civil War when it got damaged. Oliver Cromwell ordered an attack in 1647 and it was partially destroyed. It has been the home of the Royal Monmouthsire Royal Engineers since 1875. 










6 comments:

  1. Wow, what a cool place to visit. I would truly love to go there. Thanks for sharing it. #triumphanttales

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    1. so many castles in this part of the world

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  2. Always interesting to see old forts and castles. Can you just imagine what it used to look like?

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    1. There are still a few castles which are almost complete minus the roof

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  3. I love visiting historic sites like these. Always fun learning about our country's past! Thank you for sharing this with us at #TriumphantTales. I hope to see you back next week!

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    1. I'm really enjoying the places i never really spent time in when i lived in the uk

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