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- 7. The future king of England and Prince of Wales was born at Caernarfon Castle
- 8. A rebellion left Caernarfon and the castle in ruins in the year 1294
- The first medieval timber castle in Caernarfon was erected at the end of the 11th century by the Norman invaders who conquered the territory of North Wales.
- At Caernarfon Castle there is 700 years of history to explore, and this impressive structure continues to stir the imagination like no other Welsh castle!
- Nestled in the charming town of Caernarfon, North Wales, Caernarfon Castle is an awe-inspiring medieval fortress that showcases the country’s rich history.
- Caernarfon Castle is recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages. ... So Caernarfon is a castle of dreams.
- Castle: Caernarfon, Conwy, Harlech and Caerphilly
- 4 Incredible Castles - The Iron Ring of North Wales
- Great Castles Of Britain - Caernarfon Castle
- Edward I and Queen Eleanor visited Caernarfon in 1284 and it was said that their son, Edward, the first English prince of Wales, was born at the castle in 1284.
- He began work on the strategically important Caernarfon Castle in 1283, when the Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, mounted an uprising.
- Description of Castle of Caernarfon. ... Caernarfon castle stands at the southern end of the Menai Strait between North Wales and the island of Anglesey.
- The earliest reference to building at Caernarfon dates from 24 June 1283, when a ditch had been dug separating the site of the castle from the town to the north.