Built: 1295 (but never completed) Location: Castle St, Beaumaris LL58 8AP History: Building for it began in 1295, it was the last and largest of the castles built by King Edward I (1272-1307) in north Wales. Review: This castle is very well preserved and well presented. The first viewing I had of this castle was when… Continue reading Beaumaris Castle
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Harlech Castle – Castle Review
Age: 733 (c. 1283 - but completed in 1289) Location: Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales History: Harlech Castle is renowned for its spectacular location on a rocky crag, overlooking the sea and framed by the mountains of Snowdonia. It was built by Edward I during his invasion of Wales between 1282 and 1289 at the substantial cost of… Continue reading Harlech Castle – Castle Review
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