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Grosmont Castle is a ruined Norman castle in Grosmont, Monmouthshire. The fortification was established by the Normans in the wake of the invasion of England in 1066, to protect the route from Wales to Hereford. It was originally an earthwork design with timber defences. In response to the Welsh revolt of 1135, King Stephen brought together Grosmont, Skenfrith and White castles to form a lordship known as the "Three Castles", which played a role in defending the region from Welsh attack for several centuries. King John gave the castle to Hubert de Burgh in 1201. Hubert rebuilt the castle in stone. Edmund, the Earl of Lancaster, gained possession of the castle in 1267, and it remained in the hands of the earldom and later Duchy of Lancaster until 1825. The castle was besieged in 1405 during the Glyndŵr Rising. By the 16th century it had fallen into disuse and ruin. It is in the care of Cadw. It is within the council area of Monmouthshire.
CADW Scheduled Monument MM007.
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Monmouthshire
Lat, Long: 51.915408,-2.8656543
Grid Reference: SO 4055 2445
Community (Civil Parish): Grosmont C
Council Area: Monmouthshire CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 65585
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Grosmont_Castle,_Monmouthshire_65585
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CADW Scheduled Monument MM007.
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Monmouthshire
Lat, Long: 51.915408,-2.8656543
Grid Reference: SO 4055 2445
Community (Civil Parish): Grosmont C
Council Area: Monmouthshire CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 65585
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Grosmont_Castle,_Monmouthshire_65585
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