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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castleswales/castle_Cricccieth.htm TourUK - Criccieth Castle Learn about castle with twin-towered gatehouse constructed by LLywelyn the Great but was deserted after a great fire in 15th century. Enjoy colour picture. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/Welshsites/101.html Gatehouse - Dolbadarn Castle Look into this 13th century castle possibly constructed by Llywelyn ab Iorwerth ('the Great') on a large rocky outcrop. Includes bibliography and links. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castleswales/castle_Harlech.htm TourUK - Harlech Castle Discover more about this 'iron ring' Edwardian castle that fell into disrepair and used as debtors prison. Peruse historic note and colour photography. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castleswales/castle_Dolbadarn.htm TourUK - Dolbadarn Castle Erected on a rocky outcrop protecting the Llanberis Pass and important route north to south through the mountains, this round-tower castle was over-run by the Earl of Pembroke in 1282 and left to decay. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/Welshsites/97.html Gatehouse - Criccieth Castle Originally constructed by Prince Llywelyn ab Iorwerth ('the Great') and developed by Edward 1st and Edward 2nd, this castle is set on a rocky outcrop and dominates the town of Criccieth. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/Welshsites/505.html Gatehouse - Castell Carndochan Inspect stone-walled enclosure castle with D-shaped tower that is twinned with Castell-y-bere. Includes reference sources and link to related web site. |
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http://homepage.mac.com/philipdavis/Welshsites/510.html Gatehouse - Castell y Bere Study 13th century Welsh-built castle that is companion to Castell Carndochan and possibly started by Prince Llewelyn ab Iorwerth ('the Great') around 1221. Web site link. |
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http://www.walesatheart.com/wahcastles/caernarfon.htm Wales at Heart - Caernarfon Castle Find out about this castle built to protect the southern end of the Menai Strait. Plus read about the many phases of building before final completion. |
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http://www.channel4.com/history/microsites/C/castle/cae_main.html Channel4 - Caernarfon Castle Appraise the connection between Edward 1st and King Arthur, and the reason he wished Caernarfon Castle to be the grandest of all his Welsh castles. Plus many photographs. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/wales/caernarfon/caernarfon.php CastleXplorer - Caernarfon Castle Study this short history including the original purpose of the castle and the present day connection with the British Royal family. |
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http://theheritagetrail.co.uk/castles/caernarfon%20castle.htm The Heritage Trail - Caernarfon Castle Gain an insight into castle intended to be administrative centre in Wales for an English king but took fifty years to complete. Plus colour photograph taking from the estuary. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_wales/115/caernarfoncastle.htm CastleUK - Caernarfon Castle Scrutinize brief history of the origins of the castle and subsequent additions including the building of the towering King's gate. Plus B&W and colour photographs of exterior. |
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http://www.data-wales.co.uk/castle1.htm Data Wales - Caernarfon Castle Research why historians believe Caernarfon castle was built to reflect Roman architecture. Read why the castle was built opposite the Isle of Anglesey and study 100 year old photograph. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/caernarf.html Welsh Castles - Caernarfon Castle Dip into the long history of the most famous castle in Wales situated on north coast where the fortified walls circle the old town of Caernarfon. Read about the connection with English monarchy. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/wales/harlech/harlech.php CastleXplorer - Harlech Castle Read short history from its building to the Parliamentarians totally wrecking the castle during the Civil War (1642-48). Also range of colour photographs. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/harlech.html Castles of Wales - Harlech Castle Most historians agree that this castle facing the Irish Sea was built in an extraordinary natural environment. Find out how the English lost it to Owain Glyndwr 1404, only to regain 1408. |
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http://www.travelbritain.com/wales/castles/tour/harlech.html Castles - Harlech Castle Tour castle in northwest Wales built by Edward 1 to stop further rebellions by the Welsh. Look at some photographs of restored twin-towered entrance, walkways, and further towers. |
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http://www.data-wales.co.uk/harlech.htm Data Wales - Harlech Castle Investigate castle that formed part of a ring built to prevent further uprisings by the Welsh. Find out about the 'men' in the song 'The Men of Harlech', and the connection with the Zulus. |
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http://www.medieval-castles.net/welsh/harlech.htm Medieval Castles - Harlech Dip into details of castle that was built on the sea shore but now stands several miles from the sea. Learn about huge multi-national workforce and origins of famous Welsh song. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/wales/dolwyddelan/dolwyddelan.php CastleXplorer - Dolwyddelan Castle Peruse this castle with rectangular keep built to protect major route north to south through the mountains. Plus range of colour images, map, and how to access (private land). |
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http://www.castlewales.com/carndoc.html Welsh Castles - Carndochan Castle Learn about remains of totally ruined medieval castle near Dolgellau, Gwynedd, north Wales. Find out about the shape and construction gleaned from archaeological evidence. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/wales/criccieth/criccieth.php CastleXplorer - Criccieth Castle Enjoy one of the major 'Welsh-built' castles. Criccieth offers substantial evidence of construction and fortification. Includes some colour images and location map. |
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http://www.castlexplorer.co.uk/wales/bere/bere.php CastleXplorer - Castell y Bere Discover isolated castle protecting the Dysynni valley constructed in 1220 by Llywelyn the Great. Plus, see colour photographs, map, and details of opening times. |
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http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_wales/115/abercastle.htm CastleUK - Abergwyngregyn Castle Review all that remains of this castle that is a motte, built from boulders from a river, and crude stonework. Look at pictures of the motte behind some farm buildings. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/deud.html Castles of Wales - Deudraeth Castle Inquire into a folly built in the 20th century on the site of early stone-built castle. Mentioned by Gerald of Wales in 1188. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/cascymer.html Castles of Wales - Cymer Castle Inspect minor castle near Dogellau, north Wales, that was first recorded in 1116. Plus a colour photograph of substantial building still standing. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/cynfael.html Castles of Wales - Castell Cynfael Research castle just north of Towyn, north Wales built by the Normans was typical wooden keep on motte defended by ditch and bank. Includes historic notes regarding its occupiers. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castleswales/castle_Dolbadarn.htm TourUK - Dolbadarn Castle Scrutinize photograph of the castle and its commanding view over the important Llanberis Pass that links Caernarfon and the south. Read historic note. |
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http://www.touruk.co.uk/castleswales/castle_Cricccieth.htm TourUK - Criccieth Castle Consider this castle built by Llewellyn the Great in prominent position above Tremadog Bay and facing the Irish Sea. Includes a colour photograph of exterior. |
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http://www.travelbritain.com/wales/castles/tour/dolwyddelan.html Castles - Dolwyddelan Castle Read about castle in Gwynedd on private land where you are given a key to access. Look at photographs of the restored keep and the rainspouts projecting from a wall. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/aberdyfi.html Welsh Castles - Aberdyfi Castle Check out the remains of castle built by The Lord Rhys in 1156 to protect his lands near Machynlleth, mid-Wales. Plus photographic illustrations of current site. |
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http://www.castlewales.com/cybere.html Welsh Castles - Castell y Bere Situated near Abergynolwyn, Gwynedd, northwest Wales, the remains of this castle built by Llewellyn the Great, Prince of Gwynedd in the early 13th century, commands an imposing position. |
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