answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Chepstow Castle was built by the Norman Lord William FitzOsborn (later Earl of Hereford) in 1067, just one year after the Norman Invasion of England. It was chosen as a strategic site to protect the Rivers Wye and Severn as these were major transport routes for both trade and military.

The history is best learnt by visiting the castle and seeing the area for yourself or visiting a website.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

Gilbert de Clare

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Where was the first castle built in Wales?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Continue Learning about General History

Where do people constructing a castle live before it is built?

People building castles usually lived in nearby towns and military style camps. Some lived within the castle while it was being built. King Edward II of England was born in a castle that was being built in Wales.


Where was the first Norman castle built?

in London


When was Cinderellas castle built?

first one was built by Disney 1955.


Who built the first castles?

We do not really know who built the first castle, when the first castle was built, or even what castle it was. There is a link below to a related question, where there is more information.


Who was on the throne when caernarfon castle was built?

Edward the first.