Castles of the Welsh Princes

Paul R. Davis

In this fully illustrated book, Paul Davis guides the reader to some of the most awe-inspiring and romantic castles in Wales and describes their construction and history.

ISBN: 9780862439705

Price: £7.95

Department: History, Welsh History

Format: Paperback

Language: English

No. of pages: 108

Table of Contents

Introduction

Historical Introduction

The architecture of Welsh castles

Castles of the Princes of Gwynedd

Caergwrle

Carndochan

Carn Fadryn

Castell y Bere

Castell Prysor

Cricieth

Cynfal

Deganwy

Denbigh

Deudraeth

Dinas Emrys

Dolbadarn

Dolforwyn

Dolwyddelan

Ewloe

Llanrhystud

Pen y Castell

Tomen y Rhodwydd

Lesser castles and lost sites

Castles of the Princes of Deheubarth

Aberdyfi

Cardigan

Carreg Cennen

Dinefwr

Dryslwyn

Nevern

Newcastle Emlyn

Rhayader

Trefi lan

Ystradmeurig

Lesser castles and lost sites

Castles of the Princes of Powys

Bodyddon

Castle Caereinion

Cymer

Dinas Brân

Tafolwern

Welshpool and Powis Castle

Lesser castles and lost sites

Castles of the Lesser Dynasties

Aberafan

Castell Du

Castell Meredydd

Hen Gastell

Morgraig

Plas Baglan

Lesser castles and lost sites

References and further reading

Glossary

Blurb

The medieval castles built and occupied by the native princes of Wales hold a special place in the imagination of the Welsh and have an unique historical appeal. The 500 and more castles of Wales testify to the remorseless military ambitions of the Normans and the English but also to the tenacious resistance of the Welsh and their unswerving belief in Welsh independence. In this fully illustrated book, Paul Davis guides the reader to some of the most awe-inspiring and romantic castles in Wales and describes their construction and history.

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