Brief History of White Castle
- 1066: Normans advance and build the first fortification that would become White Castle
- 1137: King Stephen's charter bequeaths Llantilio, the future location of White Castle
- 1161: Henry II orders repairs to a building in Llantilio, Skenfrith and Grosmont
- 1184: Stone curtain encloses the inner ward of White Castle; Crown pay £128
- 1201: King John grants it to Hubert de Burgh; in 1205 to William de Braose; 1219 back again
- 1232: Peter des Rivaux has site until 1234; back to the Crown under Waleran the German
- 1244: Waleran adds hall, buttery, pantry
- 1254: Granted to future King Edward I; unrest during offensive of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd
- 1257: New gatehouse on north, outer ward enclosed; by 1263 completely refortified
- 1277: Peace diminishes use of White Castle; passed to the state in 1922
Visitor Information Summary
- Run by Cadw
- Parking
- Dogs welcome
- Sat Nav: NP7 8UD
