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Neath Abbey
County | TBC | Categories | TBC |
Remains | TBC | Access | TBC - Please check before visiting |
Location | 51.6609,-3.8265 (Google Maps) | Directions | Directions via Google Maps |
County |
TBC |
Categories |
TBC |
Remains |
TBC |
Access |
TBC - Please check before visiting |
Location |
51.6609,-3.8265 |
Directions |
Directions via Google Maps |
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Timeline
Neath Abbey in south Wales was founded by Richard de Granville. Originally part of the Savigniac Order. ¹
The King was captured in Wales at the Abbey of Neath. He had hoped to get some support in Wales but that was not to be the case. The Despensers were also captured. Hugh Despenser was given a short trial and executed as a traitor. Edward was taken to Kenilworth Castle and imprisoned. ¹
Neroche Castle
County | Somerset, England (8 castles) | Categories | Pre Medieval / Motte & Bailey |
Remains | Earthworks only | Access | At any reasonable time |
Location | 50.93613,-3.037418 (Google Maps) | Directions | Directions via Google Maps |
County |
Categories |
Pre Medieval / Motte & Bailey |
Remains |
Earthworks only |
Access |
At any reasonable time |
Location |
50.93613,-3.037418 |
Directions |
Directions via Google Maps |
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Newcastle Castle
County | Bridgend, Wales (1 castle) | Categories | Stone |
Remains | Small amount survives | Access | Only open at certain times |
Location | 51.50912,-3.583549 (Google Maps) | Directions | Directions via Google Maps |
County |
Categories |
Stone |
Remains |
Small amount survives |
Access |
Only open at certain times |
Location |
51.50912,-3.583549 |
Directions |
Directions via Google Maps |
Norton Priory
County | TBC | Categories | TBC |
Remains | TBC | Access | TBC - Please check before visiting |
Location | 53.3423,-2.6799 (Google Maps) | Directions | Directions via Google Maps |
County |
TBC |
Categories |
TBC |
Remains |
TBC |
Access |
TBC - Please check before visiting |
Location |
53.3423,-2.6799 |
Directions |
Directions via Google Maps |
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A Medieval Mystery
There appear to be some strange connections between the fourteenth century Old Wardour Castle and ancient stone circle Stonehenge.
1: Location
Old Wardour Castle appears to be aligned to ancient sites in the Stonehenge landscape.
2: Alignment
Stonehenge is aligned to the Summer Solstice. Old Wardour has a very similar alignment.
3: Size
Could the builders of Old Wardour used mesaurements from Stonehenge to layout the geometrical keep?
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