Ogmore Castle was initially constructed in 1116 by William de Londres as part of the Norman invasion of Wales. The castle was in use until the 19th century for a range of purposes, including a court of justice and a prison, but is now a substantial set of remains and local landmark.
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Candleston Castle is a castle located near the village of Merthyr Mawr. Despite its name it was a fortified manor house built during the later parts of the 14th century. It was altered many times eventually becoming abandoned as some time in the 19th century. Most of the manor has been overwhelmed by sand dunes and Candleston Castle is on the edge of this area.
It is thought that the name "Candleston" may be a corruption of "Cantilupeston", and that the castle may have belonged to the Norman-Welsh de Cantilupe family (see Walter de Cantilupe).
i just found this: http://www.raymond-stone.co.uk/#/candleston-castle/4528124547 ...and according to a news article i found, looks like this all happened about a year after i visited it. very cool! will have to go and have another look soon then
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Candleston Castle is a castle located near the village of Merthyr Mawr. Despite its name it was a fortified manor house built during the later parts of the 14th century. It was altered many times eventually becoming abandoned as some time in the 19th century. Most of the manor has been overwhelmed by sand dunes and Candleston Castle is on the edge of this area.
It is thought that the name "Candleston" may be a corruption of "Cantilupeston", and that the castle may have belonged to the Norman-Welsh de Cantilupe family (see Walter de Cantilupe).
i just found this: http://www.raymond-stone.co.uk/#/candleston-castle/4528124547 ...and according to a news article i found, looks like this all happened about a year after i visited it. very cool! will have to go and have another look soon then
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