Ewloe Castle - Castle Number 10 in the Castle Casanovas Challenge
We're finally into the double digits in respect of the Castle Casanovas Challenge - Hello if you are new to the challenge, we are pushing to visit every castle in the UK (with caveats) and you can read more about the challenge in general here.
Ewloe is a stunning castle set in the middle of a forest and whilst it bears the same distinctive features of the Welsh castles its location sets it apart from all others.
There is not much information known about Ewloe castle. It is believed to have been built after 1210 by Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great) and started life as a D-shaped tower. It is believed the crtain walls and circular wester tower were added some 60 years lated by Llywelyn ap Gruffydd (Llywelyn the Last) and sadly, that is all I have been able to find out about Ewloe Castle.