The west gatehouse of Rhuddlan Castle (C) Jeff Buck

SJ0277 : The west gatehouse of Rhuddlan Castle

taken 7 years ago, near to Rhuddlan, Denbighshire/Sir Ddinbych, Great Britain

The west gatehouse of Rhuddlan Castle

Rhuddlan Castle was erected by Edward I in 1277 following the First Welsh War and was planned as a concentric castle. It has a unique 'diamond' in layout as the gatehouses are positioned at the corners of the square baileys instead of along the sides like at Flint, Harlech or Beaumaris.
The inner ward has defensive walls with twin-tower gatehouses. The outer ward is surrounded by a curtain wall that has small towers and turrets. The castle also had a dry moat to improve defence on its landward side. Within the inner ward there was a great hall, kitchens, private apartments and a chapel. The outer bailey had a granary, stables and a smithy.
Much of the work was overseen by master mason James of St George. Rhuddlan, which was not completed until 1282, was built concurrently with Flint Castle.

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Grid Square: SJ0277, 97 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Jeff Buck (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Monday, 22 August, 2011 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 23 August, 2011
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts
Castle (from Tags): Rhuddlan
Subject Location: OSGB36: SJ 0243 7791 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:17.3485N 3:27.9080W
Camera Location: OSGB36: SJ 0240 7790
View Direction: EAST (about 90 degrees)