Raglan Castle
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP15 2BT
0870 042 4590
Category: Wye Valley and the Vale of Usk
Raglan, an impressive fifteenth-century castle with its great multi-angular towers and Tudor styling, is unlike any other castle in Wales. It is probably most closely associated with William ap Thomas, who fought with King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. In 1426, ap Thomas was knighted by Henry VI, becoming known to his compatriots as "the blue knight of Gwent." The next owner of the castle, Sir William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, was responsible for Raglan's clear Tudor influences. The castle saw heavy action during the Civil War, ultimately succumbing to artillery bombardment after one of the longest sieges of the conflict. Despite subsequent demolition attempts by Cromwell’s engineers, much of the hexagonal-shaped Great Tower and lavish suites of state apartments still survive.
Visit Raglan Castle
1st April to 31st October 09:00 - 17:00 Daily. 1st November to 31st March 09:30 - 16:00 Monday to Saturday. 11:00 - 16:00 Sunday.
0870 042 4590
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