White Castle

White Castle features strong defensive walls, deep moats, and remaining towers positioned at an elevation of 160 meters in Monmouthshire's countryside.

The castle's construction started in 1130 as part of a network of Norman fortifications, alongside Skenfrith and Grosmont castles, to control the Welsh borderlands.

The structure received its name in the thirteenth century when its walls were covered with white plaster, changing from its original name Llantilio Castle.

The castle remains open throughout the year, with dedicated parking spaces and information panels explaining the layout and functions of different sections.

This Grade I listed monument maintains its original moats filled with water, demonstrating the medieval engineering techniques for castle defense systems.

Location: Whitecastle

Inception: 1130

Elevation above the sea: 160.1 m

Website: https://cadw.llyw.cymru/ymweld/lleoedd-i-ymweld/y-castell-gwyn

GPS coordinates: 51.84590,-2.90206

Latest update: May 11, 2025 00:30