Caernarfon Castle is a well-preserved medieval fortress in Gwynedd, Wales. It’s located on the River Seiont, overlooking the town of Caernarfon. It’s been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle was built by Edward I in 1283 after he conquered Wales during the late 13th century. Edward had a strong desire to make an impressive statement about his power and authority over this area so designed the castle with this in mind.
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- Caernarfon Castle from the west. The town's walls, which were mostly complete by 1285, join with the castle and continue off to the left of the photo.
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- It’s at this period in history when Castle Caernarfon (or, as it was known at the time of Welsh ownership) begrudgingly changed hands for the first time.
- Caernarfon Castle (aka Caernarvon) is located in North Wales and was first built from 1283 CE by Edward I of England (r. 1272-1307 CE) to help...
- He built a string of castles along the north Wales coast to control the native population, and he saved perhaps his finest castle for Caernarfon.
- The motte of the Norman style castle was incorporated into the Edwardian Castle that constitutes the upper ward of Caernarfon Castle today.
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- Caernarfon Castle has been standing for over 800 years. It was built to be the home of the Lord of Caernarfon, who was also the ruler of Wales.
- The largest archaeological investigation at Caernarfon Castle has uncovered clues that will change understanding of the World Heritage Site's early history...
- Buttress has completed work on the three-year-long program of conservation and enhancement works at Caernarfon Castle for Cadw.