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Ruthin - Wikipedia. Edificio a graticcio a Ruthin. Ruthin (pron.: /ˈrɪθɪn/; in gallese: Rhuthun; 5.200 ab. ca.) è una cittadina del Galles nord - orientale, capoluogo della contea del Denbighshire . Indice. 1 Geografia fisica. 1.1 Territorio. 2 Origini del nome. 3 Monumenti e luoghi d'interesse. 4 Società. 4.1 Evoluzione demografica.
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Ruthin (/ ˈ r ɪ θ ɪ n / ⓘ RITH-in; Welsh: Rhuthun) is a market town and community in Denbighshire, Wales, in the south of the Vale of Clwyd. It is Denbighshire's county town. The town, castle and St Peter's Square lie on a hill, skirted by villages such as Pwllglas and Rhewl.
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Ruthin Castle ( Welsh: Castell Rhuthun) is a medieval castle fortification in Wales, near the town of Ruthin in the Vale of Clwyd. It was constructed during the late 13th century by Dafydd ap Gruffydd, the brother of Prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, on a red sandstone ridge overlooking the valley.
The rebellion spread after initial successes for the Welsh and by 1402 it was gathering momentum. Lord Grey was captured by Glyndŵr's forces in an ambush near Ruthin in January. A ransom of 10,000 marks was asked for him and Lord Grey was asked to swear an oath never to bear arms against Glyndŵr again.
Baron Grey of Ruthin (or Ruthyn) was a noble title created in the Peerage of England by writ of summons in 1324 for Sir Roger de Grey, a son of John, 2nd Baron Grey of Wilton, and has been in abeyance since 1963. Historically, this branch of the Grey family was seated at Ruthin Castle in Wales.
Exploring historical Ruthin. Nestled in the twisting Clwydian hills in the north east of Wales, is the small town of Ruthin. It’s packed with Welsh history and cool, modern comforts. Jude Rogers goes exploring.
Ruthin – castle. History. The first reference to the Ruthin Castle dates back to 1277, when it was handed over to Dafydd ap Gruffudd, after the First War of Welsh Independence. Ruthin, along with Caergwle and Denbigh, was king Edward I’s reward for the support Dafydd gave him. As the stronghold was built of red sandstone, its original name ...
