White Castle

United Kingdom / Wales / Abergavenny /
 castle, fortification
This impressive structure is an 11th century earthwork motte and baileys fortress. King Henry II founded the stone castle in the late 12th century encircled the motte with a curtain wall and square keep. The whole castle underwent changes including the defence orientation of the collective building.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Castle_(Wales)
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Coordinates:   51°50'45"N   2°54'7"W
This article was last modified 14 years ago