周辺の城・トップ6

A very fine church is beautiful surroundings. More info here - https://stmaryskentchurch.org/

This 13th century Norman Castle is set in a beautiful riverside location. It's managed by the National Trust and has free parking and free entry. It's also a good starting point for exploring the area.

Great viewpoint for the river Wye and Goodrich Castle.

Interesting C13th castle. Beautiful setting by river. Well worth a visit. Free parking. I used it as a starting point.

Skenfrith is a Norman castle redeveloped by a later owner in 1219. It's a National Trust property with free entry.

Grosmont is a one of the "Three Castles of Gwent" a trio of strongholds (also including Skenfrith and White Castle). The original earth-and-timber stronghold was built on a "gros mont" (French for ‘big hill’) and later replaced in stone. Access is free, year round.

An old Norman castle redeveloped by a later owner in 1219. National Trust free entry.

Below the gentle slopes of the surrounding hills, Kentchurch is a lovely village by the River Monnow in Herefordshire. According to some, it was the home of the legendary Jack o' Kent, a popular bogeyman figure in Herefordshire and Monmouthshire folklore. The Bridge Inn does excellent food. The historic Kentchurch Court is a Grade I-listed building that dates back to the 14th century. It has seen many revamps, not least in the late 18th century when it was given a gothic remodelling by John Nash.

Nestled in classic border country, Kilpeck is a pleasant Herefordshire village. Part of the Welsh Kingdom of Ergyng until the 9th century, it became part of Archenfield after the Norman conquest. In the 16th century it became part of England, though Welsh was still commonly spoken here until the 19th century. It is notable for two landmarks in particular: the remains of a motte-and-bailey caste and its small but remarkable Romanesque church of St Mary and St David's.

A magnificent early middle age castle that is very well preserved.

Mott and Bailey Norman Castle ruins with an elegant 14th century chimney