Established by the Normans around 1087, Abergavenny Castle stands as a silent witness to the turbulent history of the Welsh Marches. These shots capture the classic motte-and-bailey design, highlighting the elevated mound where the keep once loomed over the River Usk.
The ruins visible today, particularly the curtain walls and towers, largely date from the 12th to 14th centuries.
The castle is perhaps most infamous for the “Massacre of Abergavenny” in 1175, where William de Braose murdered several Welsh noblemen during a Christmas feast—a dark chapter that underscores the site’s strategic and political volatility.
In one of the shots, you can clearly see the contrast between the medieval stone ruins and the 19th-century hunting lodge. This later addition now houses the Abergavenny Museum, blending defensive history with Victorian restoration.
The wide-angle view shows how the castle’s perimeter hugs the natural ridge, a reminder of why this spot was chosen to control the movement of people and goods through the valley.
