Longtown Castle
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longtown-castle-281-16163957
title:
Longtown Castle
text:
Longtown Castle, also termed Ewias Lacey Castle in early accounts, is a ruined Norman motte-and-bailey fortification in Longtown, Herefordshire. It was established in the 11th century by Walter de Lacy, reusing former Roman earthworks. The castle was then rebuilt in stone by Gilbert de Lacy after 1148, who also established the adjacent town to help pay for the work. By the 14th century, Longtown Castle had fallen into decline. Despite being pressed back into use during the Owain Glyndŵr rising i
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Norman fortification in Longtown, England
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longtown_Castle
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2023-11-30T18:11:35Z
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