Wales:It’s Historical

castles

Cricceth Castle

Cricceth is a historical castle in Snowdiona Wales. The castle was built near the sea in 1283 by Master James Edward I.

Today the castle is a historical monument but some of the castle is quite ruined. The castle is maintained by Cadw

Caernarnfon Castle

Caernarnfon Castle is a historical welsh castle on the Meine Straite. The castle was built in 1283 to dominate the borders of Wales and the Meine

Straite. Today the castle is a very grand and also very popular for tourists. The castle is also in the hands of CADW.

Conwy Castle

Conwy is a historical stronghold in Snowdiona Wales. The castle was built by Edward I for his campaign for Wales and Scotland. The castle today is a very dramatic and modern

old castle in Wales, visitors are allowed to see it with it’s spectacular suspension bridge built by Thomas Telford

Harlech Castle

Harlech Castle is a historical castle in Snowdiona Wales. The castle was first built by Edward I in 1283 for a border between Northern Wales and Snowdiona. Today, the castle is a historical place to visit. You can look at it’s majestic keep, tower and barricks. You can also walk the tower and buy a guide book from the shop. Harlech Castle is worth a look at in Snowdiona- it is one of the finest castle between Conwy and Carfnarfon.

Rhuddlan Castle

Rhuddlan is a historical ruined castle in Wales. The castle was first built in 1277 for Edward I. The castle is situated on the River Clywd. The original castle was a motte and bailey until Edward built a stone castle in Rhuddlan. Today, the castle is in the glorious hands of CADW

Charming Powis

Powis is a historical castle in Wales. The castle was built in 12th century. Today, the castle is one of the nicest and charming castles of Wales. Look after by National Trust.

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