Chepstow Castle II

They must have been expecting me at the castle as this nice throne was ready for me, well it's what a Welsh dragon would expect when visiting a castle.

In the 1190's the castle was expanded by William Marshall (Normans were rather fond of 'William' as a name). He built the main gatehouse and strengthened other parts. After his death his sons (including a William!) continued building.

In 1270 the castle passed to Roger Bigod. He also expanded the castle. Adding new accommodation for his family, remodelling the Great Tower and building a new tower - Marten's Tower. He also built Chepstow town wall. I'm surprised the Normans had time for fighting as they must have been very busy building all these castles and walls.