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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.
Caernarfon Castle. 4,322 reviews. #5 of 60 things to do in Caernarfon. Historic SitesCastles. Closed now. 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. After all these years Castell Caernarfon’s immense strength remains undimmed. A brute of a fortress, Castell Caernarfon’s pumped-up appearance is unashamedly muscle-bound and intimidating.
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Castell Caernarfon 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.
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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.
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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Aug 4, 2016 · If you love exploring historic castles and fortresses, the UK’s mighty and unapologetically intimidating and daunting Caernarfon Castle should definitely be on your list. Located in North Wales in the town of Caernarfon (sometimes also spelt as Caernarvon), it is one of the grandest and most impressive castles in the whole of the UK.
Caernarfon Castle. 4,322 reviews. #5 of 60 things to do in Caernarfon. Historic SitesCastles. Closed now. 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. After all these years Castell Caernarfon’s immense strength remains undimmed. A brute of a fortress, Castell Caernarfon’s pumped-up appearance is unashamedly muscle-bound and intimidating.
