- Ruthin Castle
Ruthin Castle is a
medieval castle fortification inWales near the town ofRuthin in theVale of Clwyd .Construction
It was constructed during the late
13th century byDafydd , the brother of Prince Llywelyn II, on ared sandstone ridge overlooking the valley.Power Base
It was most notably the base of that branch of the noble de Grey family accorded the title "Barons Grey de Ruthyn" and the head of their
marcher lord ship ofDyffryn Clwyd . It was a base forReginald Grey, 3rd Baron Grey de Ruthyn - the man who could be said to have sparked the rebellion ofOwain Glyndwr .Dismantling
During the
English Civil War Oliver Cromwell 's forces dismantled and demolished the castle, a process of organised defortification calledslighting to prevent the castle becoming militarily viable in the future.Today
However today the remains are incorporated into a luxury hotel.
External links
* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=2767843 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Ruthin Castle and surrounding area]
* [http://www.castlewales.com/ruthin.html Ruthin Castle]
* [http://www.rhuthun.info Ruthin Town Website]
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