Who Lived in Denbigh Castle?

It was once the royal residence of Dafydd ap Gruffudd, whose attack on nearby Hawarden Castle provoked the English king Edward I to mount a full-scale invasion. By 1282 Denbigh was the in hands of the king's commander Henry de Lacy.

Who built Denbigh Castle?

Denbigh Castle, built as part of Edward I's 13th century campaigns against the Welsh, was constructed by Henry de Lacy, one of the king's chief commanders.

Is Denbigh Castle dog friendly?

Denbigh Castle Info

Now in the guardianship of Cadw, this 13th Century castle offers a rare treat for historians and visitors alike with its triple-towered great gatehouse and over half a mile of town walls to explore. Dogs on leads welcome.

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