Goodrich Castle
A castle that has a few ghost stories, looks as impressive as it is, and had an episode of Merlin filmed there. This was the ideal spot for us. Before you asked, yes we specifically visited here despite it being a bit of a drive from where we were staying because of the Merlin connection, our Ren is a HUGE fan of the show. We can only guess as to when Goodrich Castle was built, but we know it stood in 1101 when it had the name Godric's Castle. It is believed to date back to pre-Norman conquest days, but as of now it is considered Norman Medieval. It stands close to the Welsh border and because of this the threat of raids and attacks were high throughout this period, especially as this territory was part of the Welsh Marches which were granted to Norman nobles. Time shifted into the 12th century and so did the attitudes of the English nobility toward the Welsh, but not for the better. Policies became more aggressive and so did Henry II, but it seemed more so in this specific area ...
