White Castle at White Castle (Cadw)CastleWhite Castle, which started life as a simple earthwork stronghold soon after the Norman Conquest, was rebuilt in stone in the later 12th and 13th centuries. Granted to Hubert de Burgh by King John in 1201, the castle convincingly conjures up a romantic vision of the Middle Ages. There is a large and now grassy outer ward enclosed by walls and towers, but it is the self-contained and well-preserved inner ward that captures the imagination. Powerful round towers and high curtain walls, built on a steep earth mound encircled by a deep, water-filled moat, guard the heart of the castle.
Imposing moated remains of twelfth-century castle, probably the work of Henry II. Substantially remodelled in the second half of the thirteenth century. The castle was held in common with Grosmont and Skenfrith.
Map reference: SO 379167 Lat: 51.84583 Long: -2.90202
From Monmouth, take the B4233 (signed for Rockfield) and continue to Llantilio Crossenny. After the village sign, first right and continue on this lane until a left fork is reached signed for the Castle. Limited parking. Bike NCN Three Castles Cycle Route
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 9 miles from Abergavenny station
White Castle at White Castle (Cadw)
White Castle at White Castle (Cadw)
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Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
