The skeletal remains of Montgomery Castle are shown high above the approach road from the north to the small town of Montgomery. The 13th century parish church of Montgomery, dedicated to St Nicholas, is on the left. Engraved by Sparrow and published in 1786 by S. Hooper.

Building work on Montgomery Castle was commenced by Henry III in 1233 on the site of an old 'motte and bailey' castle. The new castle was built during Henry III's campaign against Llywelyn ap Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great) and was given to Hubert de Burgh in 1228. It was held by the Mortimers in the 14th century. During the English Civil War, Montgomery became the site of a large battle in September 1644, with anything up to 9,000 troops involved. The castle surrendered to the Parliamentarians and was demolished after the war on the order of Parliament.

Sources:
http://www.castlewales.com/montgom.html
Cadw, 'A Nation Under Siege: The Civil War in Wales, 1642-48' (London, HMSO, 1991).