British Castle
Raglan Castle
History
- 1066 Norman invasion. Site used to build a Norman motte and bailey castle
- 1415 Battle of Agincourt, where Sir William ap Thomas impresses Henry V with his valour and loyalty, gaining him favour and the title and lads at Raglan
- 1435 Thomas begins building work on the castle, more as a luxurious stately home than as a stronghold or defensive military castle
- 1646 Raglan Castle finally falls to Fairfax following a siege of several weeks
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