Rhuddlan Castle
Norman Welsh castle in ruins / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Rhuddlan Castle?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Rhuddlan Castle (Welsh: Castell Rhuddlan; Welsh pronunciation: [kastɛɬ ˈr̥ɨðlan]) is a castle located in Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, Wales. It was erected by Edward I in 1277, following the First Welsh War.
Quick Facts Coordinates, Type ...
Rhuddlan Castle | |
---|---|
Castell Rhuddlan | |
Part of Denbighshire | |
Rhuddlan, Wales | |
Coordinates | 53.2889°N 3.464528°W / 53.2889; -3.464528 |
Type | Concentric castle |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Cadw |
Condition | Ruin |
Site history | |
Built | From 1277 to 1282 |
Built by | Master Bertram James of St. George |
In use | Open to public. |
Materials | Limestone |
Demolished | 1648 |
Events | Welsh Wars English Civil War |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
Close
Much of the work was overseen by master mason James of Saint George. Rhuddlan, which was not completed until 1282, was built concurrently with Flint Castle, at a time when King Edward I of England was consolidating his conquest of Wales. It was temporarily his residence, and his daughter, Elizabeth, is presumed to have been born there.[1]