All that remains of Monmouth Castle is a scant section of wall that once enclosed the great hall and the adjoining tower. Despite being the birthplace of a king (Henry V was born here in 1397), it was largely dismantled in the 17th century and the stone used to build Great Castle House next door.
Monmouth Castle
Southeast Wales
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2. Shire Hall
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