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Castles and Fortifications

This collection spans two millennia of Welsh history, from the Iron Age hillfort of Castell Cawr and the Roman remains at Caer Llugwy to the UNESCO-listed 13th-century Conwy Castle. Explore the medieval fortifications of Dolwyddelan, the ancestral Tudor home of Gwydir Castle, and the 19th-century Gothic Revival architecture of Gwrych Castle. These sites illustrate the region's strategic importance, ranging from early defensive earthworks to grand manor houses and imposing stone fortresses.

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Conwy Castle

Conwy Castle is a fortification in Conwy, located in North Wales. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and…

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Gwydir Castle

Gwydir Castle is situated in the Conwy valley, Wales, a mile to the west of the ancient market town of Llanrwst and 1.5 miles to the south…

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Dolwyddelan Castle

Dolwyddelan Castle is a thirteenth-century castle located west of Dolwyddelan in Conwy County Borough, North Wales.

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Llys Euryn

The ruined remains of Llys Euryn sit upon a wooded shoulder of Bryn Euryn — a limestone hill on the outskirts of Rhos-on-Sea in the county…

Caer Llugwy Roman Fort

A Roman auxiliary fort established around AD 90. Located near Capel Curig, the site features the remains of defensive ramparts and ditches that once guarded the strategic route through the Llugwy Valley.

Tomen Castell

A medieval motte-and-bailey earthwork thought to be the 12th-century birthplace of Llywelyn the Great. It served as a precursor to the nearby stone-built Dolwyddelan Castle.

Abergele Castle

Historical site associated with the defensive structures and estates near the town of Abergele.

South-West Tower

One of the eight original drum towers of the 13th-century Conwy Castle, forming part of the inner ward's defensive circuit designed by Master James of Saint George.

Gwyrch Castle

A 19th-century Gothic Revival country house built by Lloyd Hesketh Bamford-Hesketh. The estate features an extensive 1,500-foot frontage and 18 battlemented towers overlooking the Irish Sea.

Gwyrch Castle Northern Towers

Part of the extensive 19th-century Gothic fortifications surrounding the Gwrych estate, these towers contribute to the castle's distinctive facade and defensive aesthetic.