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Other Locations   Cilgerran Castle This Welsh castle is situated in the north of Pembrokeshire. The castle was built in around 1100 by the Norman Gerald of Windsor and he built it on rocks overlooking the River Teifi. The castle was captured by the Welsh ruler Lord Rhys in 1164. It was recaptured for the English in 1204 by William Marshall. Mini Timeline 1109 Abduction of Princess Nest Nest, the wife of Gerald de Windsor, was abducted along with her children possibly from Cilgerrran Castle. She was abducted by one of her own relatives, Owain ap Cadwgan. 1136 Battle of Crug Mawr The Normans were defeated in battle at Crug Mawr, south west Wales, by a Welsh army. Cilgerran Castle then fell to the Welsh. 1204 William Marshall captures Cilgerran William Marshall captured the Welsh castle at Cilgerran in Pembrokeshire from the Welsh. 1215 Llewellyn captures Cilgerran Castle Llewellyn's fight against the Normans continued with the capture of Cilgerran Castle. 1223 Cilgerran Castle recaptured William Marshall, the younger, recaptured the castle at Cilgerran from Llewelyn ap Iorwerth. Compton Castle This is a fortified manor house dating back to 1329 is located in south Devon. Built by Geoffrey Gilbert, the house has remained in the Gilbert family since then. It is open to the public and is a National Trust property. Mini Timeline No Items Top of Page TimeRef Home Page     Episodes of Medieval History     Key Dates in Medieval History People     Places     3D Buildings     Maps Glossary of Terms     Architecture     Links