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The White Castle

A view from the old moat of this impressive ruin. It would be a brave or foolish invader that tries to scale these walls.
‘White Castle is the best preserved and most imposing of the trio of Monmouthshire fortresses known as the ‘Three Castles’ – which includes Grosmont and Skenfrith – built to control the border. Originally constructed from wood and earth, a series of renovations transformed it into the significant defensive structure we see today. Its medieval name might derive from the white rendering used on its masonry. The large outer ward is as big as a football pitch, while the pear-shaped inner ward sits behind a deep, steep-sided, water-filled moat.
Many of these features are thought to be the work of the Lord Edward (later King Edward I) who took possession of the Three Castles in 1254. The modifications at White Castle, his first Welsh castle, can be seen as a forerunner of the mighty fortresses he would go on to build in north Wales.’
(https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/white-castle)

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31 comments

Annemarie said:

a beautiful image

HWW!
12 months ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Impressive ruins; well captured Herb.
hWW
12 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Impressive ruins and a superb capture Herb. HWW
12 months ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Roger (Grisly):

Always glad that you like my ruined photos Roger :)

HWW, enjoy the day. Herb
12 months ago

Xata said:

My fave goes for the PIP, HWW Herb
12 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Xata:

I almost had that as the main one but... Thanks for the comment and visit.

HWW, enjoy the day. Herb
12 months ago

Old Owl said:

HWW, Herb. I'm with Xata, the PiP shows the moat to great advantage and makes one realise the difficulties involved in storming the castle.
12 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Old Owl:

Thanks for this. Already regretting not having these two swapped around but a little late now. I have made the PiP bigger for full realisation of the scene. Glad you liked it.

HWW, enjoy the day. Herb
12 months ago

Malik Raoulda said:

SUBLIME ce magnifique paysage bien enjolivé par ces MAGNIFIQUES ruines.
HWW. Et agréable journée.
12 months ago ( translate )

Nick Weall said:

HWW Herb
12 months ago ( translate )

J.Garcia said:

Great image and Spectacular PIP!!
Thanks also for information, Herb!
HWW too
12 months ago

Ulrich John said:

HWW and a nice rest of the week, Herb !
12 months ago

trester88 said:

Beeindruckende historische Mauern. HWW Herb!
12 months ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Two great shots Herb. Wales has a lot of beautiful castles. I will definitely be visiting my Welsh friends this year, so will hopefully be visiting a few like this.

All the best, Rosa.
12 months ago

Stephan Fey said:

HWW, Herb. Have a nice evening.
12 months ago ( translate )