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Skenfrith Castle (Cadw)

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Skenfrith Castle

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Wales is under a two-week ‘firebreak’ lockdown from 6pm on Friday 23 October until Monday 9th November. During this period we are unable to welcome visitors to the area, and certain businesses and venues, including visitor accommodation, bars, restaurants and non-essential shops will be closed.

This message will be updated at the end of the firebreak lockdown period to advise on any restrictions in place beyond the 9th November 2020.

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Skenfrith,
Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire,
NP7 8UH

0300 025 6000

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One of the ‘Three Castles of Gwent’ (along with Grosmont and White Castle) founded by Norman lord William fitz Osbern in the early 12th century, the remains of Skenfrith we see today are of a later fortress constructed in the 13th century by Hubert de Burgh. The castle’s well-preserved walls surround a circular keep, similar to those seen at Bronllys and Tretower. Built on an earthen mound, this sturdy structure was a last line of defence should the castle fall under attack.

Between them, the Three Castles controlled a large area of confrontational border country between the River Wye and the Black Mountains, with Skenfrith occupying a strategic spot on the banks of the River Monnow overlooking one of the main routes between Wales and England.

cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/skenfrith-castle