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Goodrich Castle

"This splendid fortress occupies a commanding position on the top of a red sandstone hill, forming a small promontory in the S.E. corner of the county, on the border of Monmouthshire, and, environed with woods, has a line appearance with the Wye sweeping along its base. It was founded in very early days, after an incursion of the Welsh hordes, in order to protect the ferry below it, which formed part of the chief thoroughfare between England and the marches of Wales. We find the possession of this castle by William the Marshall, Earl of Pembroke, confirmed by King John in 1203, the king being strenuously supported by him against the rebellious barons. He became, however, at the death of John, the mainstay of the kingdom, and was appointed governor of the young Henry III.; being chosen Protector of the realm, he delivered it from the presence of a foreign army, defeating the French with great loss at Lincoln, and thus putting an end to the Civil War." Extract from "The Castles of England: Their Story and Structure" (Archive)

Goodrich Castle is a English Heritage property with free entry for English Heritage members.

Address:
Goodrich Castle,
Castle Lane,
Goodrich,
Ross on Wye,
Herefordshire HR9 6HY
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

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