Caernarfon Castle is a massive medieval fortress located in Caernarfon, northwest Wales. Built by King Edward I of England beginning in 1283, it was part of his “iron ring” of castles designed to establish English control over Wales. Unlike many purely military castles, Caernarfon was also intended to impress; its polygonal towers, banded stonework, and imposing walls were inspired in part by the fortified cities of the Byzantine Empire. The castle sits strategically on the banks of the River Se
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Caernarfon Castle is a massive medieval fortress located in Caernarfon, northwest Wales. Built by King Edward I of England beginning in 1283, it was part of his “iron ring” of castles designed to establish English control over Wales. Unlike many purely military castles, Caernarfon was also intended to impress; its polygonal towers, banded stonework, and imposing walls were inspired in part by the fortified cities of the Byzantine Empire. The castle sits strategically on the banks of the River Se
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Harlech Castle is a dramatic medieval castle located in Gwynedd, Wales, perched on a rocky crag overlooking Cardigan Bay. Built by King Edward I of England during his conquest of Wales, it’s one of the most iconic castles in the country and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd.” #harlechcastle #yourcastles #beautifuldestinations #virals #wales #yourwales #walesbytrails #visitwales #harlech | Beauty of the World
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Harlech Castle is a dramatic medieval castle located in Gwynedd, Wales, perched on a rocky crag overlooking Cardigan Bay. Built by King Edward I of England during his conquest of Wales, it’s one of the most iconic castles in the country and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd.” #harlechcastle #yourcastles #beautifuldestinations #virals #wales #yourwales #walesbytrails #visitwales #harlech | Beauty of the World
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Caernarfon Castle is a medieval fortress in Gwynedd, North Wales.Caernarfon Castle is recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages.This fortress-palace on the banks of the River Seiont is grouped with Edward I’s other castles at Conwy, Beaumaris and Harlech as a World Heritage Site. But for sheer scale and architectural drama Caernarfon stands alone.Here Edward and his military architect Master James of St George erected a castle, town walls and a quay all at t
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Caernarfon Castle is a medieval fortress in Gwynedd, North Wales.Caernarfon Castle is recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the Middle Ages.This fortress-palace on the banks of the River Seiont is grouped with Edward I’s other castles at Conwy, Beaumaris and Harlech as a World Heritage Site. But for sheer scale and architectural drama Caernarfon stands alone.Here Edward and his military architect Master James of St George erected a castle, town walls and a quay all at t
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Harlech Castle is a medieval fortress in Gwynedd, Wales Harlech Castle sits atop a sheer rocky crag, overlooking Cardigan Bay. Its position was chosen for defense and visibility. In medieval times, the sea came much closer to the castle, making resupply easier. #harlechcastle #wales #castles | Beauty of the World
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Harlech Castle is a medieval fortress in Gwynedd, Wales Harlech Castle sits atop a sheer rocky crag, overlooking Cardigan Bay. Its position was chosen for defense and visibility. In medieval times, the sea came much closer to the castle, making resupply easier. #harlechcastle #wales #castles | Beauty of the World
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Dolbadarn Castle, in Gwynedd, Wales. Built in the early 13th century by Llewellyn the Great, one of Wales' most successful leaders. My husband tells the story. Happy viewing!!! #Dolbadarn #welshcastles #Wales #highlightseveryone | Genie IntheLamp
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Dolbadarn Castle, in Gwynedd, Wales. Built in the early 13th century by Llewellyn the Great, one of Wales' most successful leaders. My husband tells the story. Happy viewing!!! #Dolbadarn #welshcastles #Wales #highlightseveryone | Genie IntheLamp
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Harlech Castle in Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales, is a Grade I listed medieval fortification built onto a rocky knoll close to the Irish Sea. It was built by Edward I during his invasion of Wales between 1282 and 1289 at the relatively modest cost of £8,190 at the time. #wales #castle #uk | Dave Mani
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Harlech Castle in Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales, is a Grade I listed medieval fortification built onto a rocky knoll close to the Irish Sea. It was built by Edward I during his invasion of Wales between 1282 and 1289 at the relatively modest cost of £8,190 at the time. #wales #castle #uk | Dave Mani
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Visiting Kidwelly Castle with @themosthappy78 was a real thrill. The fortress began in the early 12th century - probably around 1106 - as a Norman wooden ringwork defended by earth banks and ditches. Though the Normans seized England in 1066, Wales held out much longer. The castle's fame stems in large part from 1136, when Princess Gwenllian - sister of Owain Gwynedd and wife of Gruffydd ap Rhys - led an army against the Normans in her husband's absence. She was killed in battle or executed, bec
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