Last Alteration: Sunday 07 April 2013
Skenfrith Castle
Skenfrith Castle
Skenfrith, Monmouthshire
Skenfrith Castle is a twelfth century fortress forming part of the Castles of the Trilateral in the Monnow Valley. However, it was built after the Normans had conquered Wales, and so wasn't part of the original Mono River System of defences. It was dismantled during the reign of Edward IV, and much of the stone was used for buildings in the village.
The castle is cared for by CADW on behalf of the National Trust
How to get here:
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Road: A40 - Follow the A40 to Monmouth. Exit at the roundabout and head into Monmouth, then turn left onto the A466 (Hereford Road). Follow this (into England), and then turn left onto the B4521. Follow this (back into Wales) and Skenfrith and the castle will be on the right-hand side as you cross the river. (8.5 miles, 17m) +
free parking by the castle
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Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
Mrs. Poggit walks into the castle.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor, Amy and Rory head into the castle.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
Amy chats to Rory.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
Amy and Rory listen to the Doctor's theory.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor examines the piles of dust.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor works out what has happened ...
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Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor watches the pensioners coming down the road.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The pensioners line up before the Doctor.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor confronts the pensioners.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
A school party playing in the park.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor thinks Upper Leadworth is boring ...
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The Doctor wonders why Mrs. Poggitt is interested in the school party.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
Rory finds Mr. Nainby isn't as he seems!
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
Amy and Rory make their escape as the Doctor talks.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
The postman unwittingly walks up to the pensioners.
Amy's Choice
Filmed: 24-25 Feb 2010
Rory is thrown across the park.
Amy's Choice
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The postman meets a grisly fate.
Where to walk to next?
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Skenfrith (Amy's Choice). The village is beside the castle.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Sarn (Amy's Choice): 0.04 miles. 
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Wyastone Estate (Reset): 5.39 miles.
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White Swan Court (The Unquiet Dead): 5.58 miles. 
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Church Street (The Unquiet Dead): 5.58 miles.
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Shire Hall (The Unquiet Dead, The Next Doctor): 5.60 miles.
Further links about the location:
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Castle Wales - Skenfrith Castle
Also seen in:
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Dan Snow's Norman Walks (pt2): The castle features as part of a walk following the castles along the Mono River
Related Stories
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Amy's Choice [24-25 Feb 2010]: The castle ruins
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