Rhuddlan Castle
Rhuddlan. What’s in a name? ‘Rhudd’ is the old Welsh word for ‘red’ and ‘glan’ means ‘bank’. The Normans left us with ‘roe’, a word derived from the French ‘le rous’, meaning redhead. ‘Roeland’ is first mentioned in 1086 but by 1277 it was known as Rhuddlan and Edward I’s chosen location for a mighty scary castle.
For centuries, Rhuddlan had been a fiercely contested strategic location leading to much bloodshed.
Castles North Wales Tour - a two-day tour
An amazing opportunity for you to enjoy the beautiful sights and captivating landscape of this intriguing, diverse countryside from the beautiful mountainous landscape of Snowdonia to the mythical charms and hidden secrets of the Isle of Anglesey.
The emphasis of the tour will be on the spectacular Edwardian Castles erected as part of the Norman Conquest and the lesser known castles built by the Welsh Princes. This enthralling experience will also take you further back in time as we visit the remains of some Roman and Celtic Fortresses and other dwellings.
https://www.celticos.com/tour/castles-north-wales-tour
