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White Castle, Herefordshire is situated at National Grid Reference SO 37942 / 16777 in Llantilio Crossenny, approximately 16 miles west of Ross-on-Wye. Along with Skenfrith and Grosmont Castles, White Castle was built to protect the routes of communication between Herefordshire and Wales. Originally called Llantilio Castle, the name 'White Castle' or 'Castell Gwyn' in its Welsh form refers to its white rendering, some of which is still visible on the exterior walls.

The inner ward is largely of 12th Century construction and is surrounded by a moat whilst the outer ward and gate house were added during the 13th Century and are encompassed by a dry ditch.

The photographs below were taken on 6 April 2003, a day on which it was not very sunny (until I arrived back at home, of course). I will replace those of the outside with some brighter ones as soon as fine weather and my geographical location next coincide with that of the castle.


White Castle - the outer gatehouse. Ref: P4065844	White Castle - an arrow loop situated in the outer gatehouse. Ref: P4065847

White Castle - a view from the outer enclosures. Ref: P4065862	White Castle - a view of the 12th Century curtain wall and moat. Ref:P4065872

White Castle - a view through the inner gatehouse. Ref: P4065879	White Castle - looking towards the site of the keep from the top of the inner gatehouse. Ref: P4065892

White Castle - a view of the site of the brewhouse oven from the top of the inner gatehouse. Ref: P4065893	White Castle - a view of the inner ward, including the well from the top of the inner gatehouse. Ref: P4065904

White Castle - a view through the original entrance, looking out. Ref: P4065910	White Castle - a view through the original entrance, looking in. Ref: P4065914

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