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=What Does Chepstow Castle Tell Us About Medieval Minds?=

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 * Where is Chepstow Castle?**

William fitz Ozbern was made earl of Hereford and was given the Welsh March to control. He started building the castle, but died in 1071 after he had built the rectangular keep, which now forms the core of the castle. At the end of the 12th century, the castle was passed on to William Marshall by marriage. He started to improve the fortications, rebuilding the east curtain wall with two towers. In 1245, Chepstows defences had been fortified and the internal accomendations had been improved. A new lower bailey, a twin towered gate house, a strongly defended barbican and additions to the great tower.
 * Introduction:**


 * Table of Changes Over Time:**

From the Bigod family, who are very grand nobles || Castle is made of stone || Added towers with arrow slits, a new wall and an entrance || Added another bailey, more towers and a more secure entrance. Also re-enforced the walls. || Build a wall around the whole of Chepstow. South-east tower has been “smartened” and made fit for visitors. || Fine hall range with kitchens and cellars and grand apartments. || media type="custom" key="7631551"
 * || 1068 || 1210 || 1244 || 1300 ||
 * Who owned the castle? || William fitz Osbern || William Marshall from the de Clares || Anselm Marshal || Roger Bigod III
 * How had they come to own it? || He built it || Married Isabella de Clare and was loyal to the king || Passed down from his father, William Marshal || Passed down from his mother ||
 * What do they want to use Chepstow for? || To conquer the welsh kingdom of Gwent ||  ||   ||   ||
 * How strong is it? || A large bailey has been built.
 * How comfortable is it to live in? || Not very comfortable ||  || The old hall keep was turned into a fine tower. Windows were made much larger and arches were built. || More rooms.