SKENFRITH CASTLE | The DR WHO Castle that played a key role in Welsh History

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Skenfrith Castle, located in Monmouthshire, Wales, was built in the early 12th century by the Normans to control the Welsh border. Initially a simple wooden motte-and-bailey structure, it was later rebuilt in stone by Hubert de Burgh in the early 13th century. De Burgh added a circular keep and strong curtain walls, making it a formidable fortress.
The castle played a key role in the conflicts between the English and Welsh due to its strategic location by the River Monnow. However, by the late 15th century, its military importance declined, and it fell into ruin.
Today, Skenfrith Castle is managed by Cadw, and visitors can explore its ruins to learn about medieval military architecture and historical Anglo-Welsh conflicts.
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[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

The base of these walls are really thick. I loved the explanation as to why this wasn't located on a nearby hill. A great series. Thanks for sharing I really enjoyed it.

[@SUPERGENKI]

What a fabulous castle. You took some great shots, to give us a good feeling of the size of the place. And as always, thanks so much for all the back ground info - I appreciate it a lot. Many greetings from Bangkok.... Thomas

[@AlanMETALMAN]

A really nice castle in a great setting too. I used to watch and be terrified at Dr Who when I was a kid but never watched it for about 40 years. Amazing drone footage mind! Cheers Alan

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Hello Alessa and Brett. What a lovely Castle ruins. Great history , I enjoyed hearing how the Castle was used in Dr Who, I didn’t realise. The keep house would have been a lovely part of the castle. Brilliant drone footage and your narration was lovely. Great video, take care xx Julie and Tony xx

[@ninja-japan]

Wow! It's a very historic and cultural castle. Your trip is amazing! Thanks for sharing, my friend!🥷🇯🇵

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it Thank you so very much for watching and commenting, truly appreciated!

[@GENerationXplorers]

Hello lovelies! Well this was a very splendid tour of this magnificent Welsh Castle! Love it featured in Dr Who 11th Doctor! And so much has been done to improve its structure! The way it’s shot and the way you tell it’s storey just transports you back in time! Absolutely superb! Great Ariel shots! Love ya’s have a great week ahead ❤️

[@trendingwwwandw]

Thanks for sharing interesting "SKENFRITH CASTLE | The DR WHO Castle that played a key role in Welsh History" video very informative commentary during video very special ! LIKE 40

[@PinnedonPlaces]

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[@Thorkenn]

It’s really astounding and gorgeously beautiful castle. The scenery is incredible. It’s really a wowww inside . Thank you 🙏🏻 for sharing us the amazing journey. 9:27 what a breathtaking Top view. Thank you 🙏🏻. Have a great day 👍❤️🇩🇪.

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Interesting castle, you can see the importance - close to the English Border, not far from the river and a safe haven if a raiding party tries their luck. Great video and superbly narrated , Alessa. Looks great from above too.

[@ms.kayak7seas]

Hi Alessa, Another history to praise your research. I am glad Dr. Who's feature made some influence for this ruin to be acknowledged. I have not seen them. I must watch it. It seems the property and castle are rather cozy and charming Chatting with you is what I miss the most So sorry I could not make it. Always, excellent work and you nailed it.

[@TravelingTramps]

Wonderful castle tour, Alessa and Brett! Loved hearing about it's history and the views from both below and above. It is unusual to see it built down low. I'm happy it didn't face as many challenges as many castles did. Even Watto and I could attack downhill! 🤣🤣

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so very much for watching and commenting. It's quite something to see it on low land level rather than typical motte and bailey on a hilltop, hehe

[@travelpl66]

Beautiful my friend ! congrats!👍104

[@ItsArtByDonna]

Another great tour and such a comprehensive history lesson too...such great video coverage and the drone footage is outstanding! Thank you for another week of history and another magnificent castle....Have a great week ahead...Happy Birthday Brett🎂

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Our pleasure! You're so kind to us, thank you for joining us and being so supportive. Thank you for the well wishes for Brett's birthday too, he says thank you v much! x

[@yasminshikingmission]

Lovely tour Alessa 😊 Great view over looking the grounds from the sky 😊

[@OSMOneStepMore]

Great shots of nature and forest around with amazing shots of this castle. Well done once again my friends Alessa & Brett 😊😊👍👍

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it, Sretana and Zac you're both so kind always! appreciate your time! x

[@AishusCraftyKidsClub]

What a beautiful castle 🏰 Sorry Alessa. I was on vacation and I came back yesterday only. That's why I am late here

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Welcome back! Hope you had a wonderful vacation Aishu? Thank you so much for catching up! x

[@petaniganteng]

Nice vidio share dear goodluck

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@PostcardAndAPint]

Hi both, another stunning castle. We need to get down to south wales! We've been wide this year, both times for funerals!! The tower of this one reminds me of flint! Considering its age, it's in pretty good nick this one. Great video guys and of course amazing drone work! Cheers 🍻

[@dinglehopper85]

Amazing castle ruin, I love that you can still see, where some of the buildings were. Fantastic walking tour of the castle.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks for watching Thomas, what a fab support you are, appreciate your time always!

[@phatgiaohoahao1805]

a beautiful castle. the walls are really thick. everything is great ❤

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Glad you like it! THANK you for watching!

[@The_Brit_Girls]

Hi Alessa & Brett! This is a great series! What a formidable fortress! We enjoyed your well-researched narration, Alessa, and your fabulous drone footage, Brett ❤❤ You two are brilliant in this genre 👋👋 Have a lovely week ahead ~ Julie & Lucy.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so much! Your words mean alot to the both of us! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead, full of happiness! xx

[@MyRuralLand]

Hello my good friend🤚 I joined you from Iran🙏 You do a great job and you have a lot of respect for your audience🌹🌹 May God give you the ability to continue with strength❤❤❤❤ You have my like👍94

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Really appreciate you! Thank you for watching!

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Ey up me duck. Another really interesting and informative tour of this lovely old castle ruins 👍🙂

[@HereToCheers]

Couldn't imagine getting a castle as a gift let alone 3 castles! OMG it has to be so hard for these people to build the castle in the first place and these guys just flatten it and start over 😳They didn't have wrecking balls back then, what did that project look like. Interesting about on the walls and location. Watergate was something completely different here in the states 😁

[@ervinslens]

Masterfully executed tour, stronghold remains are simply beautiful! 👏👏

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you very much! You're so kind!

[@SandVan]

What a fascinating history of the castle 🤩loved the awesome drone work

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Many thanks Sandy and Tim, appreciate your time and support!

[@LEGOLIZED]

thanks for the share ....really great video...always great to watch ....have a great day

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks so much for watching, appreciate your comments and time!

[@MrDrive007]

Like 101❤ And Greetings from Budapest!

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

The ruins are beautiful. I like how it looked from above. I am catching the parts I missed from the premiere 😊

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks for joining the premiere and for watching the video DL, it means alot to us! x

[@eddydv58]

Great tour and information. Beautiful views. 👍💯🏞️🚶🤗😘

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you kindly, you're so kind!

[@WanderingwithWatto]

Another informative history lesson. Always an enjoyable watch. Brett your footage was on point along with the edit. All round great job guys. Have a good week. Best wishes from Glos Vegas. 👍🏻🚶🏻‍♂️🚶‍♀️

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Much appreciated Watto, always nice to hear you enjoyed the video! :D Thank you again for watching!

[@ClubCrafteria]

Nice watching this beautiful place

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks for visiting - Thank you so very much for watching and commenting, truly appreciated!

[@johnnymac26]

Great footage and a great castle i remember the episode you mention "who knew eh?...." sorry couldn't resist it

[@Kimspics59]

Great video Alessa & Brett, so good to hear all about the history of Grosmont Castle. It looked almost like it was built to fit next to that river & in between the river & road. But the road was maybe not there then? Or maybe it was 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@openmindedwonderer]

Great castle tour, very impressive place. Great video

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so very much for watching and commenting Cara, you're always so kind!, truly appreciated!

[@ms.kayak7seas]

Hi Alessa Sorry for my absence. I will be out for a day filming trip catch up on it soon. I also will on my filming trip this weekend since the US will be having the Memorial Weekend.

[@Kovaction]

We're always busy... working full time leaves little time for YT... but that's life.

[@chrispig7748]

Thanks for another great video, love visiting castles and will put this on my list

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you kindly Chris! Definitely on the never ending list eh :P hehe :D

[@SetForAdventures]

Very very interesting (your narration shines a light on the ruins ) without it much would be lost Amazing how much work could be done for £40 pounds or so back in the day 😳 Fastening Best regards Simon

[@ScotlandFarAndNear]

Amazing castle, beautifully filmed and commented!

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so very much! x

[@relicsruins]

Great tour of an interesting and unique castle, great work PoP!

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate your time and support!

[@seb-depp]

Cool place in rather lovely surroundings. Looks like a pretty church in the neighborhood.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you very much Seb, appreciate your time and comments!

[@thebeatentrack156]

Another wonderful location, thank you so much 😊

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so very much for watching and commenting, truly appreciated!

[@JGucka]

This is again a very nice video of you. It was very interesting to watch. Keep up the good work and best regards 😀

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so very much for watching and commenting, truly appreciated!

[@Kimspics59]

Thanks for taking us with you guys 😀💞

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Our pleasure! Thank you so very much for watching and commenting, truly appreciated!

[@insideczechia]

Very Nice interssting tour

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks so much for watching, appreciate your comments and time!

[@myitinerary]

So beautiful 🙂

[@PinnedonPlaces]

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[@RainersAusflugstipps4K60]

Hallo, eine sehr interessante Burgruine. Die ist ja richtig groß. Die 4K Qualität gefällt mir auch gut. Die Kameraführung würde ich mir besser wünschen. In meinem letztem Video habe ich gezeigt und auch erklärt (Untertitel auch in Englisch verfügbar) wie man mit der Kamera geht, ohne das ein Wippen entsteht. Also, als wenn die Kamera auf Schienen unterwegs wäre. Aber Du hast viel gezeigt und auch viele Informationen gegeben. Die habe ich per Untertitel lesen können. Der Daumen hoch Nr. 108 ist von mir. Gruß Rainer Hello, a very interesting castle ruin. It's really big. I also like the 4K quality. I would like to see better camera work. In my last video I showed and also explained (subtitles also available in English) how to walk with the camera without rocking. In other words, as if the camera were on rails. But you showed a lot and also gave a lot of information. I was able to read them via subtitles. The thumbs up no. 108 is from me. Greetings Rainer

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks so much for watching, appreciate your comments and time!

[@adzey156]

Awesome castle tour 👌 Thanks for showing us around Pinned on Places 👍

[@PinnedonPlaces]

My pleasure 😊 Thank you so very much for watching and commenting, truly appreciated!

[@adzey156]

@PinnedonPlaces No problem. See you again soon 👍👍

[@markcolyer1989]

That Was truly spiffing well done thank you ill follow you.

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thank you so very much Mark, we appreciate your support and so glad you enjoyed a visit to Skenfrith with us :D

[@trvlrd9718]

will watch when I get home guys I know it;ll be a good one pals

[@PinnedonPlaces]

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[@adzey156]

Like 5 Notification set 👍

[@PinnedonPlaces]

You're awesome, thank you!!

[@adzey156]

@@PinnedonPlaces You to see you soon 😊

[@TheStephensonGrechFamily]

bet so much history dates back to the castle

[@PinnedonPlaces]

It's pretty incredible! As are all the welsh castles, thank you so much for commenting and watching!

[@seltsac]

[@PinnedonPlaces]

❤️❤️ thanks Steve!

[@KanhaGarden]

Like 98 Superb upload dear Beautiful castle..... enjoyed watching Full watch Subscribed you 🔔🤝 with full watch Please stay connected friend and become friends forever ❤️❤️ Waiting for you 🔔🤝

[@CastleDude]

Beautiful video. Would you like to do a collaboration video?

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Thanks very much Neil, appreciate it! Unfortunately myself and Brett aren't doing collabs atm, really appreciate you asking :)