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   Where is Caernarfon Castle?

   • Caernarfon Castle ( Welsh: Castell Caernarfon; Welsh pronunciation: [kastɛɬ kaɨrˈnarvɔn]) is a medieval fortress in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. The first fortification on the site was a motte-and-bailey castle built in the late 11th century, which King Edward I of England began to replace with the current stone structure in 1283.

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   Who built Caernarfon Castle?

   • Caernarfon Castle is a stunning medieval stronghold in Wales built by Edward I and listed by UNESCO. Caernarfon Castle is a stunning medieval stronghold in Wales built by Edward I in the 13th century.

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   What is Caernarfon famous for?

   • The castle and town walls of Caernarfon, along with Beaumaris and Harlech castles and the castle and town walls of Conwy, form the UNESCO designated ‘Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd’ World Heritage Site, being ‘the finest examples of late 13th century and early 14th century military architecture in Europe’.

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   Why is Caernarfon Castle important?

   • Caernarfon Castle was designed to be an impressive symbol of English power and incorporate architectural elements inspired by the Roman Empire. In 1301, Edward I’s son Edward II was born here, becoming the first English Prince of Wales. Since then, the castle has been the site of the investiture of numerous Princes of Wales.

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   Caernarfon Castle (Welsh: Castell Caernarfon; Welsh pronunciation: [kastɛɬ kaɨrˈnarvɔn]) is a medieval fortress in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. The first fortification on the site was a motte-and-bailey castle built in the late 11th century, which King Edward I of England began to replace with the current stone structure in 1283.

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   • Part of: Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd

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   • Edward I's Castle Building. From 1272 CE Edward I, the new king of England, conquered most of Wales and joined it with the county system present in England.
   • The Curtain Walls. The castle's curtain or bailey walls enclose two bailey courtyards (aka wards), the lower and the upper bailey. Four of the 12 towers built into the curtain wall contained accommodation on different floors, a necessity for the 350 or so servants who would have been employed in the castle.
   • The Eagle Tower. The castle keep is the Eagle Tower which was begun c. 1283 CE and completed c. 1317 CE. It dominates the castle with its three mighty turrets and received its name from the stone carving of an eagle attached to one of those turrets.
   • The King's Gate. In 1294 CE the castle was attacked, captured and torched by the Welsh leader Madog ap Llywelyn. The next year Edward retook his castle thanks to superior forces and control of the sea, but the episode necessitated a rebuilding of the town walls and led to a rethink regarding the castle's design.

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   Mar 29, 2021 · Caernarfon Castle is a stunning medieval stronghold in Wales built by Edward I in the 13th century. Today a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Caernarfon welcomes thousands of visitors a year to explore its fascinating history and awe-inspiring architecture.

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   Sep 3, 2023 · The original Caernarfon Castle was born out of King Edward I of England’s campaign to conquer North Wales in the late 13th century. In 1283, Edward commenced construction of the imposing castle on the banks of the River Seiont as a statement of English power and domination over the region.

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   Mar 16, 2024 · The impressive Caernarfon castle stands quite magnificently on the eastern shore of the Menai Strait and in the town of Caernarfon. This Edwardian masterpiece formed part of the ‘Ring of Iron’ – a series of stone castles that circled northern Wales, built after Edward I’s conquest of Wales.

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   Caernarfon Castle: Where medieval grandeur meets Welsh spirit. Journey through history, explore majestic towers, and relive tales of power and pride at North Wales' iconic fortress. Visitor Information: Caernarfon Castle

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   Attraction. Caernarfon Castle (Cadw) Book. Royal fortress-palace built on legends and bitter medieval conflict. Where: Caernarfon. Type: Castle. Attraction information. Get in touch. Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 2AY. 03000 252239. CaernarfonCastle@gov.wales. https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/caernarfon-castle.