Welsh Castles - Raglan and Harlech

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The history of Raglan and Harlech castles.

Exploration of the history of two major Welsh castles- Raglan and Harlech. Includes a look at their relevance in the Mabinogion legends and at Harlech's role in the Owain Glyndŵr rising of 1400.
From: Made in Wales Programme 17
First broadcast : 01 March 2002

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14

Subject : History

Topic : Medieval world

Keywords : War and conflict, Owain Glyndŵr, Welsh castles, Mabinogion, Welsh Legends

Notes : This clip could be used to support a study of Welsh castles.

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