White Castle Monmouthshire Wales

White Castle, Monmouthshire, Wales

White Castle gets its name from the white rendering which once covered its outer walls.

White Castle is the most impressive of three castles used by the Normans to conquer this part of Wales. The other two castles of the so-called Three Castles in this area are Skenfrith and Grosmont.

History

The earliest surviving parts of the castle date from the 12th century AD, and the fortress may have been founded before 1075.

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The castle was built on a hill and commands magnificent views to the north, south, and west. White Castle clearly served as a military outpost and watch post against the Welsh.

Castle walls and turrets

The inner ward of the castle (see below) is surrounded by a wide moat.

Castle moat and walls

Access – Getting There

White Castle is located between the B4521 and the B4233 east of Abergavenny in Monmouthshire, Wales. Visitors to White Castle may also want to visit nearby Raglan Castle, Tintern Abbey, or Caerleon.

Ger Y Fenni
NP7 8UD
Tel: 01600 780380

Abergavenny is a 50-minute drive from Cardiff on the A4042, from Bristol it is about an hour by car. Heading west from Gloucester on the A40 allow about an hour depending on traffic.

If you wish to stay in this part of South Wales try the Garway Moon Inn or the Punch House in Monmouth. Garway Moon Inn is a family-run 18th-century free house while Punch House offers 11 en suite rooms plus free Wi-Fi wireless internet access and tea/coffee making facilities.

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