Ruthin Castle

Ruthin Castle

Ruthin Castle is a medieval castle fortification in Wales near the town of Ruthin in the Vale of Clwyd.

Construction

It was constructed during the late 13th century by Dafydd, the brother of Prince Llywelyn II, on a red 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 lordship of Dyffryn Clwyd. It was a base for Reginald Grey, 3rd Baron Grey de Ruthyn - the man who could be said to have sparked the rebellion of Owain Glyndwr.

Dismantling

During the English Civil War Oliver Cromwell's forces dismantled and demolished the castle, a process of organised defortification called slighting 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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