Welsh Castles

A Guide by Counties

Adrian Pettifer

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English

The Boydell Press
03 August 2000

Castles & fortifications; British & Irish history; Early history: c 500 to c 1450&1500; Travel maps & atlases

The medieval castles of Wales are an imposing group of monuments. Although there are examples from the Norman period, the vast majority of the surviving castles date from the thirteenth century, a dramatic and turbulent period when Wales was nearly united under native rule before succumbing to Edward I's conquest: Caernarfon, Conway, Harlech and Beaumaris are justly famous, but equally fine examples can be found elsewhere, including Pembroke, Kidwelly and Chepstow in south Wales; native Welsh castles feature prominently.

This book provides a brief account and complete gazetteer of every surviving castle in Wales, from the impressive earthworks raised by the Norman invaders to the castle-palaces of the later middle ages, and including the remarkable town fortifications of Wales; it is arranged by county for convenience of reference, and offers full Ordnance Survey details. Lavishly illustrated.

ADRIAN PETTIFER gained his degree in ancient and medieval history from Birmingham University.

By: Adrian Pettifer
Imprint: The Boydell Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 538g
ISBN: 9780851157788
ISBN 10: 0851157785
Pages: 252
Publication Date: 03 August 2000
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Anglesey; Breconshire; Caernarfonshire; Cardiganshire; Carmarthenshire; Denbighshire; Flintshire; Glamorgan; Merioneth; Monmouthshire; Montgomeryshire; Pembrokeshire; Radnorshire; over the border.

Adrian Pettifer gained his degree in ancient and medieval history from Birmingham University. He is an avid visitor of historic monuments.

Reviews for Welsh Castles: A Guide by Counties

Excellent as a book to have with you on your travels to give you at least basic and sometimes fairly detailed and extensive information of the site you have found or are looking for. * CASEMATE *