’The Battle of Bosworth’ (re-enactment) at Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire, Wales UK - May 2014

Raglan Castle (Castell Rhaglan) is a late medieval castle located just north of the village of Raglan in the county of Monmouthshire in south east Wales. The modern castle dates from between the 15th and early 17th centuries and it has a large hexagonal keep, known as the Great Tower or the Yellow Tower of Gwent. It is now a tourist attraction and managed by CADW. In May 2014 it hosted a Tudor Weekend. Henry Tudor, later King Henry VII, was raised at Raglan Castle from four years old to 14; The Tudors, the infamous dynasty, are really Welsh. As part of the activities, visitors marvelled at this re-enactment of the Battle of Bosworth, a true celebration of Tudor times. Living history groups included Armourial Knights and Beaufort Companye.