One of the best things about being a history buff living in Wales is the abundance of awesome castles throughout the countryside. Not far from where I live is the picturesque ruins of Ogmore Castle (Castell Ogwr ), built by the Norman invaders circa 1100 and finally abandoned altogether sometime in the mid 19th century.

It’s easy to see why the Normans chose the site to build a stronghold. Ogmore Castle sits alongside the River Ewenny.

The River Ewenny connects to the Bristol Channel in the ...