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Skenfrith Castle

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The remains - a defensive ditch and walls of the keep - of the original castle, on which the 13th stone one was built, were discovered during excavations. What we see now was built by Hubert de Burgh, who had ambitions to be an important marcher lord. The most noticeable feature of the castle is the circular keep, where the living quarters were located, in the middle of the rectangular ward. Remains include signs of a fireplace, windows, corbels, and a garderobe. Only basement levels of other living quarters survive.
Skenfrith, Gwent, Wales

About Skenfrith Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: on B4521 at Skenfrith on the Welsh side of the Monnow River
Website: Skenfrith Castle
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Ciderhouse Cottage - 2.9 miles from Skenfrith Castle Hendre, Gwent Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £300

Woodside House Stables - 3.5 miles from Skenfrith Castle Maypole, Gwent Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £285

Bramley Cottage - 5.4 miles from Skenfrith Castle Pencoyd, Herefordshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £330

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Nearest Hotels

The Bell at Skenfrith - 0.2 miles from Skenfrith Castle Skenfrith, Gwent Stay from: £90.00

Feathers Inn - 2.6 miles from Skenfrith Castle Ware, Hertfordshire Stay from: £35.00

Punchhouse - 4.7 miles from Skenfrith Castle Monmouth, Gwent Stay from: £39.95

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Forest View Guest House - 6.9 miles from Skenfrith Castle Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Forest View - 7.3 miles from Skenfrith Castle Whitchurch, Gloucestershire From: £40.00

The Broome - 7.4 miles from Skenfrith Castle Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire From: £40.00

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