Ruins of the Great Keep, Usk Castle

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Ruins of the Great Keep, Usk Castle

Image: © Pauline E Taken: 2 Aug 2009

Originally the Gate House, the Great Keep was the work of Richard "Strongbow" de Clare and dates from about 1170, although it is much altered since that time.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.705031
Longitude
-2.90276