Monmouth castle is tucked away in a lane off Monmout’s main shopping street.
Strategically located at crossings of the River Wye and River Monnow, only a few fragments – ruins of the 12th-century Great Tower and 13th-century hall – remain of this once-important castle.
It was founded in the 11th century by Norman lord William fitz Osbern, and by the mid-14th century was in the hands of Henry of Grosmont, who modified the tower with large decorated windows whose outline can still be seen in the east wall.
The most notable event in the tower’s history occurred on 16 September 1386, when King Henry V of Battle of Agincourt fame was born here, an occasion commemorated at Monmouth’s Agincourt Square.
Hidden behind the castle is a secret Garden of Remembrance to all Reservists in Wales who have served Queen (and now King) and Country for the past 100 years.
i like the remains of this structure, CP. the window must have been impressive.
I think all windows in their day were impressive
Used to be our local castle. Love it.
We would have loved to visit the museum but we arrived to early for that.
Thank you for making a nice reunion possible after many years.
My pleasure to bring back happy memories
A lovely castle and one I’ve never visited. You get to some interesting places Cherie.
We do our best when we are out and about.
You show me some interesting places to put on my ‘To Do’ list
I need to explore Wales more!
Too many hidden gems out there.
Wales is a wonderful place to visit. it is a shame that I can’t encourage Mr C to visit more often.
When I was younger we often visited as a family