Aberystwyth, The Castle Grounds 1921
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During the English Civil War, Aberystwyth was held for the King until it was surrendered by Colonel Rice Powell in April 1646; this left Raglan and Harlech as the only castles in Wales held by the Royalists. During the war the castle had also served as a mint. Here, silver from nearby mines owned by the ardent Royalist Thomas Bushell was turned into much-needed coinage. On 3 March 1647, by order of the Commons, Aberystwyth and Abergavenny were both ordered to be disgarrisoned prior to demolition. In July 1649 Aberystwyth was ordered to be blown up; it became one of a number of fortresses to suffer severe slighting. Others included Nottingham, Montgomery and Bolingbroke.
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