Caergwrle Castle, Caergwrle, United Kingdom

Caergwrle Castle is located in the town of Caergwrle, in Flintshire, Wales. Believed to have been preceded by a hill fort, it was constructed in 1277 by Dafydd ap Gruffydd under the reward of King Edward I. The castle had notable features such as D-shaped towers and a circular keep. It was partially destroyed during Dafydd's revolt in 1282 but was restored by Reginald de Grey. Edward gifted the castle to his wife Eleanor of Castile but it suffered damage in a fire. Subsequent repairs were not made, and the castle fell into ruin. Caergwrle Bowl, an archaeological find from the Bronze Age, was discovered in the vicinity in 1823. Excavations were conducted in the late 20th century, and the castle ruins are now maintained by Caergwrle Community Council. The site is listed as a Grade I structure.

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Phil Coleman (15 months ago)
Living in the Wrexham area for 47 years and last week was the first time I went up to caergwrle castle great views and great place to visit

Simon Eastwood (15 months ago)
Great little ruined castle you can run around. It was built around 1378 and abandoned only 50 some years in 1335! Something to see after nearly 700 years in ruins! Amazing what is left!

Sam Rice-Wright (16 months ago)
Enjoyable but quite small. Relatively easy to get to via free parking in nearby town, but up a hill with uneven footing and steps. Worth seeing if you’re nearby but too small to justify a big trip out, you’ll be ready to leave within ten minutes of arriving

Danny (20 months ago)
Nice ruin, not extensive but easily accessible and good to explore. In a good location on a small hill above the town. Worth the short climb and I was lucky enough to have it all to myself on a sunny day! If you're in the area you should definitely stop by.

Gareth Hughes (22 months ago)
Great views from the castle. Lovely walk from the road up to the castle itself. I think the information board would be more useful as the start rather than at the end

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