In my series on Welsh history, we have reached Edward I, the king who conquered Wales. To make sure the Welsh stayed conquered, he built castles, many of which remain today, in various states of grandeur. So I thought it would be a good place to refer you back to some of my posts on castles.
Castle-building in Wales by King Edward I
How to visit a castle
Swansea Castle past & present
Inside #Swansea Castle – organised tour, with photos!
Weobley Castle, Visit to Weobley
King John’s Castle at Limerick, Ireland
Ann Marie Thomas is the author of four medieval history books, a surprisingly cheerful poetry collection about her 2010 stroke, and the science fiction series Flight of the Kestrel. Book one, Intruders, and book two Alien Secrets, are out now. Follow her at http://eepurl.com/bbOsyz