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Located over the Welsh border, approximately sixteen miles west of Ross-on-Wye, Raglan Castle was the last castle to be built in Wales and is well worth a visit. The comparatively recent building of Raglan Castle began in 1435 but unlike Goodrich and other local castles, its presence was more a statement of status and wealth than of military power. In 1646, the castle was actually forced into active service during one of the longest sieges of the Civil War. At this time it fell to Cromwell's forces and suffered at the hands of his demolition team.

Raglan Castle, at National Grid Reference: SO 41416 / 08303 is one of the best preserved of it's period in the British Isles.


Raglan Castle - front view, March 16 2003. Ref: P3165512	Raglan Castle - Closet Tower from the Pitched Stone Court, March 16 2003. Ref: P3165537

Raglan Castle - Remains of the Long Gallery ornamental fireplace. Ref: P3165564	Raglan Castle, March 16 2003. Ref:P3165572

Raglan Castle - Moat. Ref: P3165579	Raglan Castle - Moat. Ref: P3165578

Raglan Castle - Moat. Ref: P3165584	Raglan Castle - Moat. Ref: P3165585

Raglan Castle - A view of the Fountain Court from the Great Tower. Ref: P3165595	Raglan Castle - A view from the Great Tower. Ref: P3165592

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