Three Castles
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title:
Three Castles
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The Three Castles was a former medieval lordship, comprising the fortifications of Grosmont, Skenfrith and White Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales. The castles were established by the Normans in the wake of their conquest of England in 1066, to protect the route from Wales to Hereford. Possibly commissioned by William fitz Osbern, the Earl of Hereford, they initially comprised earthwork fortifications with timber defences. In 1135, a major Welsh revolt took place and in response King Stephen brough
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Former medieval lordship in Wales
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Castles
date created:
2017-11-11T08:52:15Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T16:35:36Z
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