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Dale Castle
The story
History of Dale Castle
Dale Castle is a 13th-century castle located close to the village of Dale in Pembrokeshire, Wales. In 1910, part of the castle was removed and other parts were incorporated into a new private dwelling house, built in the style of a…
United Kingdom · Pembrokeshire
- Built
- 13th century
- Era
- Medieval
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Pembrokeshire
- UNESCO
- —
- Coordinates
- 51.708, -5.178
In depth
The fuller history
Built after the Norman invasion of South Wales, the castle was originally built by the de Vales, descendants of a knight who had accompanied Robert fitz Martin on his invasion of north Pembrokeshire. The male line died out, meaning that subsequent owners have rotated through the female bloodline. The Walter family of Roch Castle took ownership, from whom Lucy Walter, mistress of King Charles II and mother of the Duke of Monmouth was descended. It was then owned by the families of the Paynters, Allens and Lloyds.
Key dates
- 1910In 1910, part of the castle was removed and other parts were incorporated into a new private dwelling house, built in the style of a fortified manor house.
Historical summary drawn from Wikipedia. Read the full article.
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