Rhuddlan, The Castle Ruins c.1935
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Situated three miles south of Rhyl, Rhuddlan was once a strategic location, as it was the lowest point at which the Clwyd could be crossed. The place had been fortified since the 8th century; in the 11th century it was the stronghold of Gruffydd ap Llywelyn, though it was destroyed by Harold Godwinsson in 1063. A motte and bailey was built here in the early 1070s by Robert de Rhuddlan, but the ruins we see today date back to the fortress of Edward I.

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A Selection of Memories from Rhuddlan

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I can remember walking down the road to the holiday camp. on the left there were old railway tracks with some old carriages on them. top of the road was the marsh hotel. I have old photos of stopping off here with mom and dad for a drink.
In November 1880 my grandfather then aged 16 years was Apprentice Booking Clerk at Rhuddlan Station. There was only one other member of staff that being the Station Master. After four months training he was sent to Bangor Station still as an Apprentice. In March 1883 he went to Colwyn Bay Station to train on Goods and Parcels. In November 1886 he was appointed Booking Clerk at Llandudno Station. My ...see more