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Description
About 8mi/13km east of Abergavenny is imposing Raglan Castle. Originally Norman, but extensively renovated in the 15th century, it is the last surviving medieval fortress in Wales. The hexagonal tower is Norman and offers marvelous views. Towards the end of the 15th century famous representatives of Welsh poetry and song met at the castle. In 1646 the Marquis of Worcester defended the castle, in which Charles I found refuge, against Fairfax. A little later Cromwell had it torn down.

Some features of the Great Tower are more typical of the architecture in Northern France. A Raglan exhibition is situated in the Closet Tower.
Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace;  Historic site;  Architecture - Medieval
Address
Raglan Castle
Abergavenny NP5 2BT
United Kingdom
Hours
April 1 to June 1
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Open9:309:309:309:309:309:309:30
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
June 2 to September 28
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:309:30
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
September 29 to October 26
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:309:30
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
October 27 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:3011:00
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Tips
Last admission one half hour before close.
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