The word “Wales” comes from the Anglo-Saxon root “walh”, which originally meant “outsiders” or “that bunch of softies over there”. This term was used to indicate the Celtic populations who inhabited the British regions not yet occupied by the Anglo-Saxons. …
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The town of Caerphilly, which is only a few kilometres away from Cardiff, is dominated by its castle, and throughout the Middle Ages, Caerphilly was considered to be more important than Cardiff. The fortification is the largest Welsh Castle, and …
At the base of Dent Fell and the Uldale Valley, in the county of Cumberland, you’ll find the market town of Egremont. It’s about five miles south of Whitehaven, and it sits on the River Ehen. a long history of …
A minor network of canals can be found in the southern region of Wales known as the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Beacons National Park is traversed by the river for the majority of its 35-mile-long (56-kilometer-long) navigable length. Because of …
Builth Wells is a resort town located in the middle of Wales. It is situated on the banks of the River Wye, which is crossed by a bridge with six arches.Built developed during the post-Roman era, most likely on the …
In the heart of Pembroke, Pembrokshire, Wales, there is a mediaeval fortress called Pembroke Castle. It dates back to around 1138 and serves as the Earl of Pembroke County’s seat. One of Wales’ most well-preserved historical sites is Pembroke Castle. …
The Isle of Anglesey and the mainland of Caernarfonshire are connected by means of a suspension bridge that dates back to the Victorian era and is known as the Menai Suspension Bridge. Thomas Telford and Sarah Guppy collaborated on the …
It is believed that the Carew Cross was constructed in the 11th century as a commemorative Celtic cross in honour of Hywel ab Edwin’s brother, Maredudd ab Edwin of Deheubarth, who passed away in the year 1035. It is believed …
The castles of Wales are among the most spectacular in Europe, and are among the best preserved medieval fortifications in the world. They were built by and on behalf of the great princes of Gwynedd, the Welsh kingdom that covered …
Snowdonia National Park was the first Welsh national park, it was founded in 1951. The most famous part is undoubtedly the one around Mount Snowdon with its heavily trafficked trails, but the park also includes coastal areas, rivers and a …
