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Myfanwe Says: Raglan Castle began as a simple motte and bailey but in 1390 William Ap Thomas gained posession and it was he or his son who began the moated great tower. His son, Sir William Herbert continued his fathers building work while also becoming one of the greatest, influencial...
Balam Says: Raglan is the Youngest of the Castles in Wales being built in the 15th Century by Sir William ap Thomas and his son William Herbert, It was later remodelled by William Somerset the then third earl of Worcester between 1549 and 1589. The castle took a lot of damage during the...
ranger49 Says: We have been visiting Raglan Castle for over 20 years on a very regular basis. As members of CADW the, Welsh Heritage Organisation, we get free admission. Free admission is now available to all residents in Wales ove 60 and under 16.Our eight granchildren, visitors from...
ranger49 Says: On our most recent visit our grandsons were delighted to read in the Visitor Centre that if they had Bluetooth they could download MP3 audio stories on to their mobile phones for free.This is a brand new initiative and the first of its kind to be piloted in the UK.Using...
A Tudor Treasure Returns Home to Raglan
ranger49 Says: The attractive new visitor centre, opened in summer 2008, replaces the Portakabin type structure that was used for many years but became unsuitable to receive the ever increasing numbers of visitors to the Castle - as well as being a bit of an eye-sore! The new, much larger...
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ranger49 Says: Since 2005 a locally initiated Summer Music Festival has drawn large crowds to the village - over 3000 in 2007 and even more are expected in 2008 when year 600 applications for "performing" slots were received from bands world wide. The principal venues for the events are...
The Cripplecreek Inn: Looks delicious
Myfanwe Says: The Cripplecreek was the location of an impromtu VT meet when we met up with VT member Barbara (Ranger49) and her husband John. We called in for a few drinks but primarily the Cripplecreek is well known for the great meals on offer. The hearty home cooked meals are extremely...
Balam Says: This is a great chippy in the centre of Raglan, we called in here and got some Fish and Chips which were really lovely, nice chips and lovely fresh fish in a nice batter.
The Cripple Creek Inn: A Popular Pub
Balam Says: When we visited Raglan we arranged to meet up with VTer Ranger49 and this was the pub that she suggested. It is just outside Raglan but seems to be a very popular place to Eat.Although we only had a few drinks here while chatting to Barbara and her husband we were informed...
The Cripple Creek Inn: Attractive, welcoming country Inn
ranger49 Says: A lovely old fashioned country inn. From the moment you approach the building the well maintained and presented exterior impresses as a well cared for establishment. Inside this is maintained with attractive decor and furnishings - everywhere is spotlessly clean and there is...
The Beaufort Arms: Steeped in History
Myfanwe Says: We called in on the Beaufort Arm for an evening drink following a busy day driving and exploring. There has been a pub on this site well before the siege of Raglan Castle in 1646 when the Roundhead soldiers used to visit to quench their thirsts. Underground Wells and vaulted...
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This is a great chippy in the centre of Raglan, we called in here and got some Fish and Chips which were really lovely, nice chips and lovely fresh fish in a...
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Raglan is a very busy thriving village with a population of about one thousand people. It is about eight miles from Abergavenny and has good links to Chepstow, Monmouth and the Wye Valley, Bristol and...
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Another finely kept and spotlessly clean castle,for us all to visit and appreciate. Its set in a beautiful part for the country,great views and some lovely areas to enjoy a picnic with your family.
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The village of Raglan lies more or less in the centre of the county of Monmouthshire and between the two valleys of the Rivers Wye and Usk
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A lovely place with a great Castle
Raglan is a pretty village in Monmouthshire, South East Wales. It is situated about half-way between Monmouth and Abergavenny. The earliest market in Raglan was recorded in 1354. The Market Cross...
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Daughter and I were on our way to meet VT- ranger49 in Abergavenny, when we saw a lovely castle on the horizon. We took a detour into Raglan village where we stopped briefly, and then proceeded to...
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