Did you know Caerleon has a castle?

Cardigan Castle was constructed by Norman invaders at the end of the 11th century.

This is another of the ‘Three Castles’, it was built by Normans who named it ‘Gros Mont’, meaning ‘Big Hill’.

This castle originated as a Norman wooden ringwork.

This castle was built in 1093 by Roger of Montgomery and it is one of the few castles that was never captured by the Welsh.

Like many other Castles, this was built on a prehistoric and roman settlement.

In the 12th century the original wooden keep was rebuilt in stone and mortar and it never again fell to the Welsh.