Skenfrith Castle, Norman fortress ruins in Monmouthshire, Wales.
The castle features a circular central tower rising 12 meters high, surrounded by defensive walls made from Old Red Sandstone near the River Monnow.
Norman lord William fitz Osbern established the original timber fortification in the early 12th century, which Hubert de Burgh later reconstructed in stone.
This fortress forms part of the Three Castles of Gwent, alongside Grosmont and White Castle, marking the historical border between Wales and England.
The castle remains open daily from 10 AM to 4 PM throughout the year, offering free admission and allowing dogs on short leads.
Excavations revealed that the entire first castle was filled with river gravel after flooding, creating a foundation for the current structure.
Location: Monmouthshire
GPS coordinates: 51.87827,-2.79019
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:39
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