The Normans invaded and began to colonise the area in 1067-91, although conflict with the Welsh continued intermittently until 1217, when William Marshal sent troops to retake the castle at Caerleon from the Welsh.
The Normans invaded. The Normans began to colonise the area in 1067-91, although conflict with the Welsh continued intermittently until 1217. William Marshal sent troops. This was to retake the castle at Caerleon from the Welsh.