The Best Example of a Motte and Bailey in Wales? Wiston Castle

So there was this Flemish geezer called Wizo who, with a name like that sounds like he should be a wizard. Sadly he wasn't. Despite his lack of magical abilities, he was granted a piece of land by Henry the first who had taken control of it from the previous owner who was in revolt against Henry. Wizo built a motte and bailey castle, 'cos why wouldn’t you? It is considered one of the best examples of its type in Wales. It is situated in the Pembrokeshire village of Wiston in south west Wales which is named after Wizo - Wiston being an Old Flemish/Saxon for Wizo's enclosure/town.

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