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Hen Gwrt

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Overview
The rectangular enclosure of a former medieval house, still surrounded by a moat. Photo credit: © Crown copyright (2015) Cadw
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year, daily 10-4 (last admission 3.30). Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan
Location
LLANTILIO CROSSENNY
About the area
In their bid to control the borderlands of Monmouthshire – also known as the Marches – the Normans built a triangle of castles: Grosmont, Skenfrith and White. At first, they were simple wooden structures strengthened by earthworks, but when the lively Welsh refused to stop attacking them, it was decided more permanent fortresses were needed.
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Hen Gwrt

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
The rectangular enclosure of a former medieval house, still surrounded by a moat. Photo credit: © Crown copyright (2015) Cadw
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year, daily 10-4 (last admission 3.30). Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan
Location
LLANTILIO CROSSENNY
About the area
Area image
In their bid to control the borderlands of Monmouthshire – also known as the Marches – the Normans built a triangle of castles: Grosmont, Skenfrith and White. At first, they were simple wooden structures strengthened by earthworks, but when the lively Welsh refused to stop attacking them, it was decided more permanent fortresses were needed.