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After Sir William’s death in 1461, his son William Herbert became Baron Herbert of Raglan and embarked on an ambitious building programme to reflect his new status. He developed suites of accommodation around the Fountain Court, built the Pitched Stone Court, and constructed the gatehouse to both impress and intimidate visitors to the castle. Built for show rather than with battle in mind, it still held off parliamentarian forces for thirteen weeks in one of the last sieges of the Civil War. The castle was eventually taken and was systematically destroyed by parliament. Enough remains to still impress. Rather than provide an extensive history, I’m going to focus on three sections of the castle: the Great Tower, the Gatehouse, and the Tudor Oriel Window. I’ll use these three parts of the castle to illustrate three crucial periods in Raglan’s history. The Three Ages of Raglan Castle Raglan castle is an impressive late medieval building and although now ruined, it remains a striking presence in the landscape of south-east Wales. When the siege was over, the building was an independent defense structure built with the kitchen and latrines to withstand long sieges, as well as a residential structure during war. The fireplace could be found on the lowest floor of the keep, along with a well that was embedded in one of the walls. The entrance to Raglan Castle’s Great Gate was originally vaulted and protected by three double-leaf doors and two portcullises. There were machicolations and battlements built on both sides of the gate and towers, as well as gargoyles that drained rainwater from the surrounding area. Round holes were also found at ground level, but many were pierced by holes in latrines and fireplaces. The Great Gate was framed by a spacious Pitched Stone Court, as well as the addition of a large hall on the west side, which was surrounded by kitchens, breweries, and other utility rooms. In the northwestern section of the courtyard, there was a well.

Raglan underwent its final transformation when the castle passed to the Somersets, earls of Worcester. William Somerset, the third Earl of Worcester, remodelled the hall range, built a long gallery and extended the Pitched Stone Court. He also created a garden with long walled terraces and a lake. Whereas the Cobbled Court was a focus for everyday domestic life (housing the kitchen and buttery, for example), the adjacent Fountain Court acted as the centre for prestige and entertainment – the state apartments, chapel and later library were build around this focus of privileged life. This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. TheEverything’s great about this place, from its great tower, which evokes memories of earlier fortresses like Caernarfon, to the great gatehouse, which ‘wows’ the visitor just as its owner intended. If, as they say, an Englishman’s home is his castle, then William Herbert’s Raglan is the Welshman’s equivalent. The first of these is the Great Tower (or Keep); and the second is the highly impressive Gatehouse (flanked with hexagonal towers, and easily the most photographed part of the castle). The impressive gatehouse facade gives way to evocative ruins surrounding the Cobbled Courtyard. During the c16th, Raglan Castle was owned by the Earls of Worcester – and they lavished money to create a truly grand country home. The Earls created the grand Hall, connecting the Cobblestone Court with the Fountain Court; and an extremely grand Long Gallery – an upstairs corridor used to demonstrate the power and prestige of the noble family.

Much of what remains at Raglan dates from the 15th century, the period of the Wars of the Roses and the rise of the Tudor dynasty. The Great Tower is the most impressive of the buildings from this period, dominating the two courtyards of the castle. No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. 1-2 Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. 3-5 Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. 6-7 High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. 8-10 Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. 11 Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave Raglan Castle has anunmistakable silhouettecrowning a ridge amid glorious Monmouthshire countryside, and is the grandest castle ever built by Welshmen.

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beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach Raglan Castle is an excellent example of a castle that was used by the nobility to defend their lands from their adversaries. It is a large and well-fortified castle, with a 300-man garrison. Despite the fact that it is in ruins, the castle is open to the public and in good condition, despite being controlled by Cadw, the Welsh historic preservation programme, since 1965. The End Of Raglan Castle Sir William Herbert was a key figure in the politics of the late 15th century. During the War of the Roses he supported Edward IV. The reward for his loyalty was considerable, providing him with the title Earl of Pembroke, and sufficient resources to convert Raglan into a palace like fortress. The Great Tower would once have been the crowning glory of Raglan Castle: and it’s a good spot to first focus your attention. The Military Might of Raglan’s Great Tower The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind

Aside from the finish, the Gatehouse design appears defensive, too: the construction includes two portcullises, a drawbridge and numerous arrow-loops; but these features were more likely to demonstrate strength than to be used in battle. That’s because the Gatehouse was built in 1462 – during the third wave of Raglan’s construction, well after any military threat had subsided. Then, ironically enough, the English Civil War came – and the grand fortified manor of Raglan was at the front-lines of a lengthy siege and armoured bombardment. The castle sustained significant damage in the war – and was ‘slighted’ (intentionally destroyed) after battle ended. The impressive gatehouse of Raglan Castle. The second significant period in Raglan’s history is exemplified by the Gatehouse. The Gatehouse is easily the most photographed spot of Raglan Castle – and that’s certainly because those hexagonal towers and pointy machilations (battlements) have a story-book quality. An aerial view of the Gatehouse of the castle, looking down from the top of the adjacent Great Tower.period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you The Tudor Oriel Window, towards the end of the new, hammer-beamed hall, was a particularly lofty achievement. This delicate window would have been filled with the finest stained glass and would have allowed light to flood onto the raised stage (dais) at the end of the hallway. This dais would have been reserved for the most important guests at dinner. The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing If the foundations of grandeur were laid in the 1460s, the flourishing touches were added in the from 1549 onwards. And, although it requires a bit of imagination today, the Tudor Oriel Window would have been one of the most majestic features of the castle – a grand stained glass masterpiece allowing dappled light to flood into the newly-built Hall. Looking out from the Oriel window onto the Cobbled Courtyard. It’s said that the noble family watched from this window in terror as the final defences of the castle fell, and Raglan was besieged.