Denbigh Castle, Denbigh

Denbigh Castle was a fortress built after the 13th-century conquest of Wales by Edward I.

Denbigh Castle was based on designs attributed to Master James of St George. Construction started in 1282 when parts of the outer ward were constructed.

But in 1294 Denbigh was attacked and taken during the revolt of Madog ap Llywelyn halting the work on the castle. Following its recapture a year later, Henry de Lacy substantially revised the plans in the second phase of building work.

The main gatehouse was heavily buttressed with a 3 octagonal towers and a drawbridge. This 3-towered triangular gatehouse now created a heavily defended passageway that had murder-holes, portcullises in series, two wooden doors, and enfilading arrowslits. One gatehouse tower contained the porter's lodgings while the other served as the prison. De Lacy died in 1311 before building work ceased on the castle defences. The new English borough eventually removed all traces of the original Welsh fortifications.

Opening Times

April to October 10.00 to 17.00

Winter:- Access to the grounds at all reasonable times.

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Ticket Prices

Adults £3.20,
Reduced rate £2.80.
Family Ticket(2 adults & up to 3 children under 16):- £9.20

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