Rhuddlan Castle

Rhuddlan Castle ( also Rhyddlan ) is a ruined castle in Wales, which is located in the town of Rhuddlan in the north of the county and the county of Denbighshire. The Statute of Rhuddlan was enacted at the castle.

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Rhuddlan is one of a number of castles that were designed by James of St. George on behalf of Edward I of England. Along with Flint Castle Rhuddlan was one of the first in this series of fortresses. Construction began in 1277th

The structural elements are similar to other Welsh castles of the 13th century: a circular wall surrounding a square courtyard, its walls are attached with round towers. The position of the two gatehouses is a special feature of this castle, they are at opposite corners of the courtyard of the Castle. A gatehouse, in corner position is also found in the originating from the same period castle Aberystwyth Castle, but is otherwise atypical. Each of the two ports of Rhuddlan is flanked by two round towers. Together with the other two corner towers, the castle has therefore six towers. These core castle is surrounded by a second, lower curtain wall.

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