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A motte and bailey stood at a different site in Criccieth before the masonry castle was built. In 1239, Llywelyn the Great imprisoned Gruffudd ap Llywelyn ap Iorwerth and Owain Goch, respectively his son and grandson, at Criccieth; this was likely at the castle.
In 1283 the castle was captured by English under the command of Edward I. It was then remodelled by James of St George.
In 1294, Madoc ap Llywelyn, a distant relation of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, began an uprising against English rule that spread quickly through Wales. Several English-held towns were razed and Criccieth (along with Harlech Castle and Aberystwyth Castle) were besieged that winter. Its residents survived until spring when the castle was resupplied.
In the 14th century the castle had a notable Welsh constable called Hywel ap Gruffydd, known as Howell the Axe, who fought for Edward III at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356.
The castle was used as a prison until 1404 when Welsh forces captured the castle during the rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr. The Welsh then tore down its walls and set the castle alight. Some stonework still shows the scorch marks. Around that time it was noted that "Crukkith Castle had Roger de Accon for Constable, with six men-at-arms and fifty archers; annual maintenance £416, 14s, 2d.
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حالما تخطو إلى الداخل بعد السور يطالعك هذا المشهد الخلّاب
Once you step inside at the main gate, you are greeted with this breath-taking sight.
This somber photo is one of my favorite HDRs taken during a trip to Czech Republic years ago. Karlstejn is a large Gothic castle founded 1348 CE by Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor-elect and King of Bohemia. The castle served as a place for safekeeping the Imperial Regalia as well as the Bohemian/Czech crown jewels, holy relics, and other royal treasures. It is about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southwest of Prague. It is one of the most famous and most frequently visited castles in the Czech Republic
Conwy Castle (Welsh: Castell Conwy; Welsh pronunciation: [kastɛɬ 'kɔnwɨ̞]) is a fortification in Conwy, located in North Wales. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1289. Constructed as part of a wider project to create the walled town of Conwy, the combined defences cost around £15,000, a huge sum for the period. Over the next few centuries, the castle played an important part in several wars. It withstood the siege of Madog ap Llywelyn in the winter of 1294–95, acted as a temporary haven for Richard II in 1399 and was held for several months by forces loyal to Owain Glyndŵr in 1401.
Following the outbreak of the English Civil War in 1642, the castle was held by forces loyal to Charles I, holding out until 1646 when it surrendered to the Parliamentary armies. In the aftermath, the castle was partially slighted by Parliament to prevent it being used in any further revolt, and was finally completely ruined in 1665 when its remaining iron and lead was stripped and sold off. Conwy Castle became an attractive destination for painters in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Visitor numbers grew and initial restoration work was carried out in the second half of the 19th century. In the 21st century, the ruined castle is managed by Cadw as a tourist attraction.
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Our story begins in 1067 and continues to the present day. Many of the original features such as the Norman Keep, medieval Gatehouse and Barbican survive. Between the 1870s and 1890s the house was almost completely rebuilt and the magnificent architecture in Gothic style is considered to be one of the great works of Victorian England. Learn from our friendly guides about the finely preserved interior with its fascinating furniture, tapestries and rare collection of paintings by renowned artists including Van Dyck, Gainsborough and Canaletto. Stroll through the tranquil grounds where you will discover inspiring gardens. Get involved in our historical events, learn about life in the past and cheer on your champion knight.
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This royal Château is located in Amboise, Loire Valley in France. Confiscated by the monarchy in the 15th century, it became a favoured royal residence and was extensively rebuilt. King Charles VIII died at the château in 1498 after hitting his head on a door lintel. The château fell into decline from the second half of the 16th century and the majority of the interior buildings were later demolished. Some survived and have been restored, along with the outer defensive circuit of towers and walls. It has been recognised as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1840. It is situated at an elevation of 81 meters. For history buffs, this is the final resting place of the Renaissance genius Leonardo Da Vinci.
On the shore of Loch Ness.From the ruins there is a fantastic view over Loch Ness
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Rhuddlan Castle, Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, Wales.
Rhuddlan Castle Coordinates...53.2889°N 3.464528°W
Rhuddlan Castle is a castle located in Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, Wales. It was erected by Edward I in 1277, Much of the work was overseen by master mason James of Saint George. Rhuddlan, which was not completed until 1282, was built concurrently with Flint Castle, at a time when King Edward I of England was consolidating his conquest of Wales. It was temporarily his residence, and his daughter, Elizabeth, is presumed to have been born there.
The story of Rhuddlan goes back much further than the fortress built by Edward I. Prior to the Norman occupation of lower Gwynedd, Rhuddlan was at the heart of a Welsh cantref. From here the Lords of Rhuddlan commanded the Perfeddwlad (lands of north-east Wales) on behalf of Gruffydd ap Llywelyn (1007 – 5 August 1063), the last ruler of all Wales. The town itself, however, began as a Saxon "burgh" founded by Edward the Elder
Rhuddlan Castle was again garrisoned by Royalist troops during the English Civil War, and remained a stronghold of King Charles I of England until well after the Battle of Naseby, being taken by Parliamentary forces under Thomas Mytton after a siege in 1646. Two years later, Parliamentarians partially demolished the castle to prevent any further military use. By the time Pennant passed through in 1781, it was largely ruined.
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I took this photo of the Castelvecchio, Verona during the blue hour from the opposite bank of the Adige, where the fading daylight gave way to a deep indigo sky. The castle's bridge glowed with golden light, its arches casting reflections that stretched across the calm river. The castle itself rose behind the bridge, its fortified tower and walls illuminated in warm tones that stood in striking contrast to the cool evening atmosphere.
Matsumoto Castle (松本城, Matsumoto-jō), originally known as Fukashi Castle, is one of Japan's premier historic castles. It was the seat of Matsumoto Domain under the Edo Period Tokugawa shogunate. It is located in the city of Matsumoto, in Nagano Prefecture.
The keep 天守閣 (tenshukaku), which was completed in the late sixteenth century (current structures date from 1594), maintains its original wooden interiors and external stonework. It is listed as a National Treasure of Japan and is one of the twelve remaining original castles in Japan.
The photograph captures the elegant Bell Tower of the Pomeranian Dukes’ Castle in Szczecin, framed against a deep blue sky. The copper dome and green patina contrast beautifully with the pale Renaissance façades, highlighting the castle’s restored grandeur. It’s an image that balances architectural precision with a quiet sense of historical continuity in the heart of Poland’s port city.
Often called ‘the loveliest castle in the world.’ Originally built in 1119, it served as a royal residence for six medieval queens and later became a Tudor palace before its transformation into the picturesque estate seen today.
Matsumoto Castle (松本城, Matsumoto-jō), originally known as Fukashi Castle, is one of Japan's premier historic castles. It was the seat of Matsumoto Domain under the Edo Period Tokugawa shogunate. It is located in the city of Matsumoto, in Nagano Prefecture.
The keep 天守閣 (tenshukaku), which was completed in the late sixteenth century (current structures date from 1594), maintains its original wooden interiors and external stonework. It is listed as a National Treasure of Japan and is one of the twelve remaining original castles in Japan.
Every journey begins in silence.
Our photohike to Burg Eltz started in thick morning fog, with the world around us fading into grey.
From this quiet beginning, step by step, the light would open the way towards the castle.
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Jede Reise beginnt in der Stille.
Unser Photohike zur Burg Eltz startete im dichten Morgennebel, die Welt um uns versank im Grau.
Aus diesem leisen Anfang öffnete sich Schritt für Schritt der Weg ins Licht – hin zur Burg.
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Startrail & Aurora at Auchindoun Castle near the Cabrach in Moray Scotland. I Finally got the chance of a clear night to do this startrail that's been on my wish list for so long. I was not disappointed. A very remote location that is on the edge of a registered dark sky area I knew I would get a clear view of the stars but as soon as I arrived and stepped out of the car there was green aurora spiking into the sky too, Delighted to see this I set to work to tick two of my biggest photography wishes off on one night........ capture a startrail and aurora at the same time. I went home at 2am with numb feet ( 1c ) and a great memory.
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The glowing star on the castle wall mirrors softly in the water, surrounded by festive lights. A serene moment of Christmas magic captured in shimmering reflections.
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Adventsspiegelung – Lichterzauber am Schloss Merode
Der leuchtende Stern an der Schlossmauer spiegelt sich sanft im Wasser, umgeben von festlichen Lichtern. Ein friedvoller Moment weihnachtlicher Magie, eingefangen in schimmernden Spiegelungen.
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I hope your life is blessed with love, joy and happiness.
Take care and have lots of fun my friends.
Powis Castle And Garden, Red Lane, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8RF.
Powis Castle And Garden Coordinates 52°39′00″N 03°09′38″W
Powis Castle is a medieval castle, fortress and grand country house near Welshpool, in Powys, Wales. The seat of the Herbert family, earls of Powis, the castle is known for its formal gardens and for its interiors, the former having been described as "the most important", and the latter "the most magnificent", in the country. The castle and gardens are under the care of the National Trust. Powis Castle is a Grade I listed building, while its gardens have their own Grade I listing on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.
The present castle was built in the 13th century. Unusually for a castle on the Marches, it was constructed by a Welsh prince, Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn, rather than by a Norman baron. Gruffydd was prince of the ancient Kingdom of Powys and maintained an alliance with the English king Edward I during the struggles of the later 13th century. He was able to secure the position of his son, Owain, although the kingdom itself was abolished by the Parliament of Shrewsbury in 1283. After his father's death, Owain was raised to the peerage as Owen de la Pole, 1st Lord of Powis. Following his own death c. 1293, and the death of his only son, he was succeeded by his daughter, Hawys Gadarn, "the Lady of Powis". Hawys married Sir John Charlton in 1309.
In the late 16th century the castle was purchased by Edward Herbert, a younger son of the earl of Pembroke, beginning a connection between the family and the castle that continues today. The Herberts remained Roman Catholic until the 18th century and, although rising in the peerage to earls, marquesses and Jacobite dukes of Powis, suffered periods of imprisonment and exile.
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Ancient Stirling Castle on its fortified cliff soars above the old cemetery of the Church of the Holy Rude, Stirling, Scotland
Stirling Castle is one of the largest and most important of the Scottish castles. The current structures were built 1490-1600 and were the royal residence of the Stewart kings and Mary Queen of Scots who lived here as an infant from 1542 to 1548 and was crowned Queen of Scotland in the castle chapel in 1543. She returned to Scotland from France in 1561 and resided briefly at Stirling Castle for periods of time between 1562 and 1567, Stirling, Scotland.
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Built on a rocky crag above the village of Güzelsu, Eastern Turkey, much of what you can now see of the castle was built in 1643 by Süleyman Mahmudi on the site of an earlier Urartian fortress with the usual succession of Persian, Macedonian, Seleucid, Roman, and Byzantine Empires. The empty hills beyond the castle once contained the Armenian fortress city of Khoshab, which was destroyed during the expulsions of the late 19th C.
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Ardvreck castle was built on a small island attached to the mainland on Loch Assynt. It dates to 1490 by the MacLeods of Assynt. It was originally a 3 story tower house, now ruined. It lies in a lovely setting with views to the beautiful central mountains of Sutherland.
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The ancient and picturesque Castle Eilean Donan blends seamlessly into the Scottish landscape after many years since its restoration in the early 1900's. Late afternoon scene. There is such harmony in the colours of the castle and its surroundings. Like it is hewn out of the bedrock itself.
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Dunnottar Castle is one of the most photographed ruined castles in all of Scotland, so it's a challenge to photograph it from a different point of view. This is a less common view of the castle, taken looking up the cliffs that line the Burn of Halymyres, lined with wildflowers.
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Ardvreck castle, built by the MacLeods, in 1490, was rather small as castles go, with only 3 main rooms stacked above each other in the square tower and another two rooms at the top of the round tower, supported by corbells (still obvious). Despite its small size it saw its fair share of intrigue, murders, violence and ghosts. It was finally destroyed by lightning in 1795, perhaps given its history, not an unjust end.
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The Two Kings statue, located near Harlech Castle, depicts a poignant story from Welsh mythology, symbolizing the sorrow of love and war.
The Two Kings statue is a bronze sculpture created by Ivor Robert-Jones, unveiled in 1984. It features King Bendigeidfran, a giant and King of Britain in Welsh mythology, carrying the body of his nephew King Gwern after a tragic battle.
This statue is situated on the south wall side of Harlech Castle, making it a prominent landmark for visitors.
The statue represents a narrative from the Mabinogion, a collection of Welsh mythological tales. The story revolves around Branwen, the sister of Bendigeidfran, who marries Matholwch, the King of Ireland. Their son, Gwern, is killed during a conflict that arises from the dishonor brought upon Branwen. The sculpture symbolizes the heavy burden of love and the consequences of war, encapsulating the emotional weight of the tale.
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Crathes castle dates back to 1596 in its current form. It is a harled castle meaning it has a coarse plaster surface on the outside walls that consists of lime and +/- cement mixed with sand, gravel, pebbles or shells. It is known for its garden with ancient topiary hedges of Irish yew dating from 1702. Scotland.
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Castle entrance as it was in 2013. The steps have since been replaced by a bridge across the castle ditch to improve accessibility.
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Harlech Castle (Welsh: Castell Harlech) in Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales, is a Grade I listed medieval fortification built onto a rocky knoll close to the Irish Sea.
It was built by Edward I during his invasion of Wales between 1282 and 1289 at the relatively modest cost of £8,190.
Over the next few centuries, the castle played an important part in several wars, withstanding the siege of Madog ap Llywelyn between 1294 and 1295, but falling to Prince Owain Glyndŵr in 1404. It then became Glyndŵr's residence and military headquarters for the remainder of the uprising until being recaptured by English forces in 1409.
During the 15th-century Wars of the Roses, Harlech was held by the Lancastrians for seven years, before Yorkist troops forced its surrender in 1468, a siege memorialised in the song "Men of Harlech".
Following the outbreak of the English Civil War in 1642, the castle was held by forces loyal to Charles I, holding out until 1647 when it became the last fortification to surrender to the Parliamentary armies.
In the 21st century the ruined castle is managed by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service, as a tourist attraction.
There are over 1500, and maybe as many as 3000 castles still standing in Scotland in various states of repair. 13th C Doune Castle, in Perthshire, Central Scotland, was built in its present form in the 14th C and has ties to Mary Queen of Scots, King James VI and Bonnie Prince Charlie. It has featured in many movies including Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Game of Thrones and Outlander.
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The castle of King Ludwig II near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany. Construction started in 1869 but it was never finished. It was the inspiration for Walt Disney's Cinderella castle and has featured in many films such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
The ruins of Castle Dunnottar, near Stonehaven, Scotland, stand on a rocky promontory overlooking the North Sea. Its storied history as a fortified site on the coast of Scotland dates back to the 7th C. The foreground tower dates to the 14th C and the background palace buildings to the 16th C. It featured prominently in the 18th C Jacobite rebellions. It is a Scheduled Monument of the UK.
15/11/2024 www.allenfotowild.com
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A monochrome study of Eilean Donan Castle, captured under heavy clouds sweeping across the Highlands.
The dark stone walls rise against the shifting light, while the tidal flats and distant hills recede into soft greys.
A quiet, atmospheric moment where weather, landscape, and history merge into a single sculptural presence.
The construction of present day Huntly castle started in 1501 after the previous structure from the 12th C burned down. In a 1597 restoration the facade of the main block was carved with the names and titles of the marquess George Gordon and his wife, Henrietta Stewart, which can be seen near the top of the ruin in this photo. The castle played an important role in Scottish history and is a Scheduled Monument.
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