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White Castle

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White Castle was so named for its coating of white rendering, although this can no longer be seen. The impressive 12th to 13th-century moated stronghold was built by Hubert de Burgh to defend the Welsh Marches. Substantial remains of walls, towers and a gatehouse can be seen. This is the finest of a trio of castles, the others being at Skenfrith and Grosmont. It stands on a low hill, protected by high curtain walls, six drum towers and a deep water-filled moat. Photo credit: © Crown copyright (2015) Cadw

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Open all year
Opening Times: Open all year, daily 10-4 (last admission 3.30). Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan

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Parking onsite

Location

ABERGAVENNY, NP7 8UD

About the area

In their bid to control the borderlands of Monmouthshire – also known as the Marches – the Normans built a triangle of castles: Grosmont, Skenfrith and White. At first, they were simple wooden structures strengthened by earthworks, but when the lively Welsh refused to stop attacking them, it was decided more permanent fortresses were needed.

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White Castle

ABERGAVENNY, NP7 8UD

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White Castle

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Overview

White Castle was so named for its coating of white rendering, although this can no longer be seen. The impressive 12th to 13th-century moated stronghold was built by Hubert de Burgh to defend the Welsh Marches. Substantial remains of walls, towers and a gatehouse can be seen. This is the finest of a trio of castles, the others being at Skenfrith and Grosmont. It stands on a low hill, protected by high curtain walls, six drum towers and a deep water-filled moat. Photo credit: © Crown copyright (2015) Cadw

Features

Opening Times
Open all year
Opening Times: Open all year, daily 10-4 (last admission 3.30). Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan
Facilities
Parking onsite

Location

ABERGAVENNY, NP7 8UD

About the area

Area image

In their bid to control the borderlands of Monmouthshire – also known as the Marches – the Normans built a triangle of castles: Grosmont, Skenfrith and White. At first, they were simple wooden structures strengthened by earthworks, but when the lively Welsh refused to stop attacking them, it was decided more permanent fortresses were needed.

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