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Location
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales
Description
The castle was originally built around 1090 by Hamelin de Ballon, the Norman conqueror of the area.It was originally a motte and bailey castle, and was rebuilt in stone during the thirteenth century. The present keep was built in Victorian times.
Other Castles in the Area
Kilpeck Castle, Herefordshire
Longtown Castle, Herefordshire
Brecon Castle, Powys
Caerphilly Castle, Caerphilly
Caldicot Castle, Monmouthshire
Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire
Crickhowell Castle, Powys
Cyfartha Castle, Glamorgan
Grosmont Castle, Monmouthshire
Newport Castle, Monmouthshire
Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire
Ruperra Castle, Caerphilly
Skenfrith Castle, Monmouthshire
Tretower Castle, Powys
Usk Castle, Monmouthshire
White Castle, Monmouthshire
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