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Castles in Gwynedd
| Beaumaris Castle | |
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Beaumaris Castle derives its name from the French, le beau marais, or beautiful marsh. It is located on the island of Anglesey, part of the walled town also called Beaumaris, in northwestern Wales. The castle's history begins in 1295, when it was constructed as the last castle in Edward I's attempts to subdue the Welsh. Designed by the King's master architect, James of St. George, it is entirely symmetrical and has no central keep. |
| Caernarfon Castle | |
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Caernarfon Castle (alternatively spelt Caernarvon) is situated between North Wales and Anglesey. Its location, at the southern end of the Menai Straits, allowed for sea access between the north and western Welsh coasts. |
| Castell Y Bere | |
| Conwy Castle | |
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Conwy Castle, an imposing grey stone fortress with very high curtain walls, sits at the entrance to the walled town of Conwy in North Wales. It is one of the "ring castles" erected by Edward I in his historic plan to establish English dominion over the Welsh population. The town wall, along with the fortress, protected the English colony which Edward began at Conwy. |
| Criccieth Castle | |
| Dolwyddelan Castle | |
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Dolwyddelan Castle is currently under the Welsh Assembly Government's historic division, Cadw. For more information, and details on admission fees, visiting hours and parking, please visit their Dolwydellan Castle website. |
| Harlech Castle | |
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Harlech Castle is a 13th century castle situated in Harlech in Wales. It occupied a strategic defensive position overlooking the sea and it is known that an ancient Celtic fortress, Twr Branwen, had previously stood on the site. |
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