Raglan Castle's 'hokey-cokey' staircase reopens

Started by Jenee, February 19, 2011, 04:47:39 PM

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Jenee

February 19, 2011, 04:47:39 PM
BBC News

QuoteA 15th Century grand staircase at Raglan Castle is to reopen to the public following restoration.

Nicknamed the hokey-cokey staircase, it has been put in and taken out at least three times in its 550-year history.


Here's a slideshow of pictures: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-12484035
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December 07, 2017, 10:10:30 PM
Raglan Castle is located in Monmouthshire, Wales. 
The cream-colored stone of which the great tower was built gave it its nickname. It became known as the Yellow Tower of Gwent.

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