Cool Facts About Welsh Castles 10 Caernarfon is the mightiest of Edward I s Iron Ring of Castles Edward I of England was ambitious ferocious and fixated on capturing independent Wales once and for all Although the Normans had attempted to capture of Caernarfon in the early 1100s they d failed and the town had remained safe in Welsh hands
Contents 0 1 Key Takeaways 1 The Rich History of Welsh Castles 1 1 The Enduring Legacy 2 The Diversity of Welsh Castles 3 Medieval Castles Guardians of the Past 3 1 Table Comparing Notable Medieval Castles in Wales 4 Royal Residences Castles Fit for Kings and Queens 4 1 Table Royal Residences in Wales 5 Fortresses Along the Coast Coastal Defense Castles 5 1 Table Coastal 23 Chepstow Castle Located on the Welsh English border this 600 year old medieval castle is beautifully preserved It stretches out across a hilltop overlooking the River Wye and is truly magical Chepstow Castle was one of the first Norman strongholds in the country so has a legitimate claim as the oldest Welsh castle
Cool Facts About Welsh Castles
Cool Facts About Welsh Castles
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Caerphilly Castle is a vast thirteenth century Anglo Norman stronghold built to defend against Welsh prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd Begun in around 1268 it took approximately three years to complete and its massive medieval battlements and thirty acre span made Caerphilly one of the most impressive and formidable castles of the time Cardiff Castle has long been an icon of the Welsh capital with a remarkable history spanning 2 000 years and passing through many noble families I recently took a tour of the castle grounds and in this guide I m going to uncover some of the interesting facts about Cardiff Castle that you might not know 1
1 Cardiff Castle City centre Welsh Castle Cardiff Castle in spring from Bute Park Cardiff Castle is the first Welsh castle many visitors see and it s right in the middle of Cardiff city centre It started out as a Roman fort and a central tower or keep was added in the 11 th century The Welsh like to tell you that there have 427 castles in Wales and while many are in ruins set amidst the country s dramatic landscapes there are still more than 200 that are well preserved and perfect for exploration Most castles in Wales are either Norman belonging to Welsh princes or date back to the reign of Edward I
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Cool Facts About Welsh Castles - Caernarfon Castle is recognised around the world as one of the greatest castles of the Middle Ages and for good reason took 47 years and cost a staggering 25 000 that s more than 20 million today The grandeur and the scale of the castle makes it worthy of its inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list