Eryri's Ancient Heritage

This collection spans millennia of human history in North Wales, from Neolithic burial chambers at Dyffryn Ardudwy to the military precision of Roman forts like Caer Gai. It highlights the architectural contrast between native Welsh strongholds, such as Dolbadarn and Castell y Bere, and the imposing UNESCO-listed fortresses of Edward I at Conwy and Harlech. The list also includes the Cistercian ruins of Cymer Abbey and the Bronze Age stone circle overlooking Penmaenmawr, illustrating the region's diverse religious and defensive evolution.

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…

Harlech Castle

Harlech Castle in Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales, is a Grade I listed medieval fortification built onto a rocky knoll close to the Irish Sea.

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…

Dolwyddelan Castle

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

Dolbadarn Castle

Built by Llywelyn the Great in the early 13th century, this native Welsh fortification features a prominent 40-foot-high round tower. It was strategically positioned to guard the pass from Caernarfon to the upper Conwy Valley.

Castell y Bere

Castell y Bere is a Welsh castle near Llanfihangel-y-pennant in Gwynedd, Wales.

Cymer Abbey

Cymer Abbey is a ruined Cistercian abbey near the village of Llanelltyd, just north of Dolgellau, Gwynedd, in north-west Wales, United…

Druid's Circle

A Bronze Age stone circle comprising 30 stones situated on the uplands above Penmaenmawr. Archaeological excavations revealed cremation urns, suggesting the site served as a significant ceremonial and burial ground approximately 3,000 years ago.

Dyffryn Ardudwy Burial Chambers

Two distinct Neolithic portal dolmens dating from approximately 3500 BC. The site features a smaller, earlier chamber and a larger later one, both originally enclosed within a single 30-meter-long stone cairn.

Pen Llystyn Roman Fort

Pen Llystyn, sometimes referred to as Pen Llys Tyn, was a Roman fort located to the north of Bryncir, between Porthmadog and Caernarfon in…

Caer Gai Roman fort

Caer Gai is a Grade II listed Roman fort in the district of Penllyn, Gwynedd, Wales, UK.

Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd WHS

The Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd is a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site located in Gwynedd, Wales.