Hawarden Castle and River Dee resupply

The medieval Hawarden Castle is separate from the eighteenth-century house of the same name. Unlike most of the castles in this discussion, it did not stand directly on the coast. The River Dee and passing ships were still visible nearby. Ships could not unload supplies directly at the castle, but the flat ground between the castle and the water brought a relieving force within easy reach. An attacker also had to reckon with the garrison, provided it was strong enough. Hawarden's closeness to England made it especially easy to resupply.