Monmouth Castle

Welcome to Monmouth, a historic county town perfectly positioned on the border between England and Wales. As you stand here breathing in the crisp air of the borderlands, you are surrounded by rolling agricultural countryside and…

We begin our exploration in the vibrant heart of the town, an area currently known as Agincourt Square. As you stand upon these cobbled surfaces, you are actually standing within the ancient boundaries of Monmouth Castle itself. …

Leaving the open expanse of Agincourt Square, we now begin our gentle ascent toward the surviving ruins of the castle. As you walk up this path, pay close attention to the topography beneath your feet. …

You have now reached the upper level of the site, standing before the oldest surviving masonry of Monmouth Castle. These weathered stone walls date back to the late twelfth century. …

As you follow the path, you arrive at a particularly chaotic section of the ruins. This jumble of scattered stonework and collapsed masonry marks the site of the great round tower. …

We now approach the most celebrated, yet perhaps the most unassuming, section of the ruined fortress. This specific area, nestled slightly behind the main path, is widely believed to be the exact location of the castle's domestic…

Turning slightly away from the medieval ruins, your gaze is immediately captured by a stunning architectural contrast. Dominating this section of the site is Great Castle House, an imposing and elegant mansion that looks entirely…

For our final stop within the castle precinct, we direct our attention to the grounds and buildings immediately adjacent to Great Castle House. As you look around this orderly, well maintained area, it becomes immediately…

As our tour comes to a close, find a quiet vantage point near the edge of the castle ruins, looking westward out over the landscape. From this elevated position, the strategic brilliance of the eleventh century Norman engineers…