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White Castle is a Norman castle located several miles east of Abergavenny and a miles or so from the village of Llantilio Crossenny in south Wales. White Castle forms a point in the strategic triangle of castles known as the 'Three Castles', the other two being Grosmont and Skenfrith. The name White Castle is derived from the white rendering that would have originally covered the walls. The castle consists of an outer ward accessed by a small bridge through the outer gate and the inner castle accessed by a much larger bridge over a steeply cut water filled moat. The inner castle's entrance is defended by two massive towers. Originally the castle would have been a motte and bailey type fortification primarily made of wood, but over time this was replaced by the huge stone walls that still stand today. The castle remained an important stronghold for all of the medieval period, mainly under royal ownership. During the reign of King John Hubert de Burgh was granted many castles in the area including White castle.
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