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ashling

(25,771 posts) Sat Jul 7, 2018, 10:30 AM Jul 2018

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Edward I castles

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Edward I castles (Original Post) ashling Jul 2018 OP

I've been to several of these castles Siwsan Jul 2018 #1

I would love to see even one of these ashling Jul 2018 #2

I had an interesting experience when I went to Chepstow Castle, in Wales Siwsan Jul 2018 #3

Amazing what the hard work of peasants can accomplish gtar100 Jul 2018 #4

Siwsan

(27,350 posts)

1. I've been to several of these castles

Reply to ashling (Original post)

Sat Jul 7, 2018, 10:42 AM

Jul 2018

Beaumaris and Conwy, in particular, are spectacular.

ashling

(25,771 posts)

2. I would love to see even one of these

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #1)

Sat Jul 7, 2018, 12:56 PM

Jul 2018

but health and more importantly finances (a lack thereof) mean that it will never happen

Siwsan

(27,350 posts)

3. I had an interesting experience when I went to Chepstow Castle, in Wales

Reply to ashling (Reply #2)

Sat Jul 7, 2018, 01:07 PM

Jul 2018

I wandered into one of the turrets. It was pretty dark but nothing more. Then I wandered into another. I was only a few feet into it when a sudden really dreadful feeling overcame me, and I turned on my heel and practically ran out.

When I look at photos of the castle, I can bring that feeling right back up from my memories.

I've sensed a lot of things while wandering around through castles, those in ruins, and those not, but that was the strongest vibe, ever.

gtar100

(4,192 posts)

4. Amazing what the hard work of peasants can accomplish

Reply to ashling (Original post)

Sat Jul 7, 2018, 01:57 PM

Jul 2018

Edward gets the name recognition but if it weren't for the taxes and labor of the commoners, where would he or any of the royals be. Vision, architecture, engineering and a whole lot of hard, hard labor...it's all needed to build such lasting monuments.

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