Castle Where Old Days Live On

Daily PostMay 03, 2010

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RUTHIN'S castle is now a hotel specialising in excellent mediaeval banquets. And folk from centuries past would probably still feel at home there, as it certainly owes little to the 21st century. Yet it's not quite so old as some might think.

Construction of the castle was begun in 1277 by Dafydd, the brother of prince Llywelyn ap Gruffydd - but he forfeited it when he rebelled against King Edward I. It became the stronghold of Reginald de Grey who subjugated the area on the king's behalf.

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Castle Where Old Days Live On

The original castle was demolished by order of Parliament having survived ...

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