Skenfrith - Wikipedia
Skenfrith (Welsh: Ynysgynwraidd) is a small village in Monmouthshire, south-east Wales. It is located on the River Monnow, close to the border between Wales and England, about 6 miles (9.7 km) north-west of Monmouth.
Skenfrith Castle - Wikipedia
Skenfrith Castle (Welsh: Castell Ynysgynwraidd) is a ruined castle in the village of Skenfrith in Monmouthshire, Wales. The fortification was established by the Normans in the wake of the invasion of England in 1066, to protect the route from Wales to Hereford. Possibly commissioned by William fitz Osbern, the Earl of Hereford, the castle comprised earthworks with timber …
Skenfrith Castle - Cadw
Significant medieval fortress with a substantial central towerOne of the ‘Three Castles of Gwent’ (along with Grosmont and White Castle) founded by Norman lord William fitz Osbern in the early 12th century, the remains of Skenfrith we see today are of a later fortress constructed in the 13th century by Hubert de Burgh. The castle’s well-preserved walls surround a circular keep, similar ...
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Skenfrith Castle | Monmouthshire | Wales | National Trust
2025年1月20日 · Discover Skenfrith Castle, Monmouthshire, Wales, cared for by the National Trust.
Skenfrith - Village in Monmouthshire - Visit Dean Wye
Skenfrith sits on the Welsh (south) bank of the River Monnow, which is the historical boundary with England. Set in the middle of the village is…
St Bridget's Church, Skenfrith - Wikipedia
The Church of St Bridget (or St Bride) lies at the north end of the village of Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, Wales. It is an active parish church and a Grade I listed building. The church is dedicated to St Brigit (Welsh: Sant Ffraid), to whom 17 …
Stunning village that Doctor Who fans will instantly recognise
2025年1月16日 · Skenfrith in Wales is an idyllic village with a beautiful castle, river views and picturesque streets - but it's also a place that Doctor Who fans will know.
Skenfrith Castle
Skenfrith Castle is the only low-lying fortress of the three castles of Skenfrith, Grosmont and White Castle, now known as the castles of the Trilateral. Like the other two castles Skenfrith is remarkably well-preserved, standing mostly to wall walk height. Again we have no early reference as to the foundation of the fortress, though a castle certainly existed here by 1160 when it …
Skenfrith – castle - Ancient and medieval architecture
History The original wood and earth castle was probably built in the second half of the 11th century, shortly after the Norman invasion of England in 1066. Skenfrith was then awarded by king William…