'Wigmore Castle Tourise Guide' covers the history of Wigmore castle from its foundation by the earls of Hereford about the year 1070 until its excavation by English Heritage at the end of this century. Included is the full story of the Mortimer family of Wigmore and the many actions fought for the control of Wigmoreland.

The booklet concludes with a description of the ruins and a guide to the newly exposed remains. Many photographs, maps, tables and plans help to explain the complex development of the ruins. Above is the great curtain uncovered by the recent English Heritage work.

History Of Wigmore Castle From Its Foundation Until Its Destruction. Contains The History Of The Mortimers In England And Their Rebuilding Of The Castle As A Palace. Gives An In Depth Description And Tour Of The Castle Remains With Reference To The Recent English Heritage Excavations. Illustrated By 30 Post Excavation Black And White Photographs, 2 Plans, A Reconstruction Drawing And A Genealogical Table. Overview; A follow up to Wigmore Castle, 1066 to 1181, the Tourist guide takes the visitor on a guided tour of Wigmore castle and its environs. History; Covers the history of Wigmore castle from its foundation by the earls of Hereford about the year 1070 until its excavation by English Heritage at the end of this century. Included is the full story of the Mortimer family of Wigmore and the many actions fought for the control of Wigmoreland. Genealogy; The family of Mortimer. Archaeology; The book concludes with a description of the ruins and a guide to the newly exposed remains. Many photographs, maps, tables, plans and a reconstruction drawing help to explain the complex development of the ruins and two surrounding siege castles.

The castle consists of a tower keep, shell keep, gatehouse, four mural towers and deep and impressive ditches.

Paul Martin Remfry, B.A., M.Phil., studied history at Aberystwyth University College of Wales between 1981 and 1984 and in 1989 obtained a Master of Philosophy Degree by Thesis on the Welsh Dynasties of Rhwng Gwy a Hafren (roughly equates to the old county of Radnor) and their Middle March castles.