Neath Castle was one of the minor Norman castles in the lordship of Glamorgan. Like the Romans before them, the Normans chose this strategic spot guarding the river crossing for a stronghold. The main surviving feature of the castle is the great twin-towered gatehouse on its west side.
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Alas, poor Neath, described by John Leland in the 16th century as 'the fairest in all Wales', was forced to bear the scars of the Industrial Revolution. ... A 19th-century gentleman traveller was woefully to record that 'neglected Neath, once the ornament of a lovely vale, looms up through its dense veil of smoke,
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Neath Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Neath Castle is a Norman castle located in the town centre of Neath, Wales. •Neath Castle from castle.com •Neath Castle from The Cistercian Way
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Originally a coaching inn dating back to 1695 and birthplace of the Welsh Rugby Union, the Castle Hotel is a delightful retreat located in the heart of Neath.
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The other castle was across the river. It was built by Robert’s lieutenant Richard de Granville, probably in the mid 1120s. Richard had defeated the Welsh on the west bank of the Neath but was subsequently forced to come to terms with them and restore some of their land.
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Neath - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Neath (Welsh: ) is a town and community situated in the principal area of Neath Port Talbot, Wales, UK with a population of approximately 45,898 in 2001. The town is located on the river of the same ...
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Travel, history and heritage information about Neath Castle, plus nearby accommodation and attractions to visit. Part of the Glamorgan Travel Guide on Britain Express. ... About Neath Castle; Attraction Type: Castle ; Location: by a carpark in the town of Neath off A465/A474 ; Location map; OS SS739 974;
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Neath Castle, Neath - Directions and reviews: An interesting old ruined Norman castle which is, unfortunately, on the edge of the Morrison's Car Park in Nea... ... Reviews of Neath Castle (1)
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Neath Castle Photo. Castle studies on history, architecture, design, and preservation. ... Castle Photo Gallery:; Neath Castle; ... Location: Neath-Port Talbot(SS 753977) Type: enclosure Date: 1180; In the 13th century the castle received stonework and two towers. A later gatehouse was raised. Neath was attacked in 1231 and 1258,
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The first earthworks built in 1130 have now vanished. Its replacement was a motte & bailey which was strengthened in stone in the early 13th century. ... It was refortified in 1324 after it had been captured and badly damaged by the Welsh in 1321. It was in use until the 16th century, but is now ... Photos Andrew Tivenan...
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