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Caernarfon CastleNewest Review: ... that had not changed significantly in hundreds of years. There are two different visitor attractions in Caernarfon Castle. The castle itself, and the museum of the Welch Fusiliers. The castle walls are honeycombed with tunnels, and there are several towers, which means that visitors can explore for hours, winding their way through the cramped, dimly lit passageways, and climbing the steep ... more |
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by - written on 28/06/09 (Very useful, 102 readings)
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The building of Caernarfon Castle was commenced in 1283, at the orders of Edward I to form part of his 'ring of stone'; castles at Conwy, Flint, Beaumaris, and Harlech. The ring of stone was designed to protect the English and cow the Welsh by surrounding the Welsh resistance heartland of Snowdonia. Edward's castles were, at the time, marvels of technology, and struck fear into the hearts of his enemies. The magnificent monuments were designed for the purposes of both defence and attack, and saw many bloody battles. Nowadays, they all form part of one of Britain's few World Heritage Sites: "Castles and Town Walls of King Edward I in ... Read the complete review
by - written on 22/05/08 (Very useful, 46 readings)
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Caernarfon Castle ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ North Wales is one of the most scenic and magical places to visit in the UK. Nestled away in the North of the country is Anglesey and Gwynedd. If you ever have the oppertuntiy to visit this area, grab it with both hands and I promise you wont be disappointed. Just off the island of Anglesey is where you will find Caernarfon. It is a magical little town with tiny streets and the oldest listed building in the UK. There is a fantastic waterfront and above all that, there is one of the most fantastic castles I have ever seen. Caernarfon Castle was built in 1283 by Edward I, and ... Read the complete review
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