Dunnottar Castle Picture by Mike Stephen on Flickr It’s definitely worth a trip as we never know how long Keiss will resist waves’ aggression before falling into the North Sea. Keiss Castle’s current structure was built in 1755, replacing the old building, but sold in 1765 due to the financial difficulties of Sinclairs’ nearby Ulbster.īecause of its location, Keiss Castle played a significant role during WW2 as a defence against a threatening German invasion from occupied Norway. In my opinion, one of the most dramatic castles in Scotland, which we can’t wait to visit and take some gorgeous shots. It’s believed that Bram Stoker got inspired by Slain castle’s octagonal great room when describing Dracula’s castle’s great room. Today is a roofless ruin that overlooks the North Sea, a perfect free of charge day out for the whole family. Slains Castle is a ruined 16th-century tower house with significant reconstruction over the next centuries. It is a long way to go if you’re not from Scotland, but if you are on the route to Aberdeen, it is worth stopping by. New Slains Castle, Cruden Bay Picture by DanoAberdeen on Scotland, a land quite similar to Wales when it comes to mountains and ruined castles.Ī country with rough wheater and a turbulent medieval past has left behind a long tale of ruined castles. Today another romantic ruin worth seeing. The Laugharne Castle, like many other castles, has been swapped a couple of times between English and Welsh during the civil war. Later in 1215, Normans rebuilt the castle, which the Welsh army captured and granted to the De Brian family. Who or what forced the owners out of it?Įstablished originally in 1116 as the home of Robert Courtemain, it was rumoured that the castle might be burned down in 1189.Laugharne Castle, Carmarthenshire Picture by Colin on Īnother Medieval ruined Welsh gem that forces you to ask questions ones there Raglan is one of the most visited castles in Wales for its iconic, unmistakable architecture, which takes your breath away. Raglan Castle, Monmouthshireīut the castle we see today, William ap Thomas, started to construct at the beginning of the 15th century. The castle is open to visitors and is in the care of the Welsh Government historic environment services. Presumably, John Giffard founded the castle towards the end of the 13th century on top of the cliff overlooking the River Cennen. Picture by Phil Fitzsimmons on Īs tough as it looks, Carreg Cennen is officially the most romantic castle in Wales, voted by the readers of the Countrylife Magazine. The castle is open to the public with Guided Tours that are highly rated. Lloyd Hesketh Bamford-Hesketh founded Gwrych Castle between 1810-1825 in memory of his mother Frances Lloyd and her ancestors. The Gwrych Castle aspect motivated the producers of a famous UK TV show, “I am a Celebrity Get me out from here”, to use the site for filming. The Carew Tidal Mill in the vicinity is the only restored tidal mill in Wales and one of the six in the UK. Carew Castle, Pembrokeshire Picture by Colin on Ĭarew Castle is a stunning fortress in Pembrokeshire that still belongs to the Carew family, which lease it to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park for looking after. If you find yourself somewhere around Snowdonia’s mountains, there’s most likely a castle not far, below you’ll see some of them. Abandoned Castles WalesĪs you probably know, Wales has the most castles per square mile, more than any other country. In countries like England, Germany, France, there is a significant number of ruined castles awaiting the day when governments will allocate a grand for restoration.īelow we have gathered some glorious abandoned castles that are well worth a visit. Many of these magnificent buildings withstood through the centuries and have been well looked after, but others fell in disrepair. At a certain time in their reign, every king tried to acquire some new lands.īut as we all know, towards the 13th-15th centuries, with weapons evolution, the castle became less safe, as a couple of cannons could take down its walls in hours. Nothing new to anyone that back then, the war was a usual business for most kingdoms. The Middle Ages is the period when Castle-building was at its peak across all European countries.Īll the kings and noblemen felt the necessity for a more robust fortified house for themselves and their people for defence against enemies. Nevertheless, there are palaces and manor houses forbidden also. Book a trip to your favourite castle Why are there so many Abandoned Castles?īy castles, we mean the fortified buildings built mostly between the 11th and 15th centuries.
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