Book Description
Grosmont Castle was the head of the twelfth century Honour of Grosmont. Today the castle remains emphasize that civil role. The oldest part of the fortress is the great hall, probably built within 40 years either side of 1110. This building still stands two stories high and has many features of comfort within its ruins. Next to the hall are the more military remains built by Hubert Burgh in the period 1224 to 1226 and which saw action in 1233. The castle was subsequently upgraded from fortress to home by Edmund of Lancaster and his son Henry, probably in the period 1274 to 1294. Part of this reconstruction included the building of the great chimney of which Grosmont is justifiably famous. The effigy of a twelfth century knight remains within the church. Perhaps he was the engineer Ralph Grosmont, so strongly entwined with the history of the three castles of Skenfrith, Grosmont and White Castle.
From the Publisher
The first of the British Castles Series to be home-published was Clun Castle in 1994. This was a successful comprehensive history based solely on original Anglo-Welsh manuscripts. Since this 32 more followed making up the present collection in the British Castles Series. Professionals and individuals find them useful for their research and interest purposes in medieval history, archaeology, genealogy, and family and local history.
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