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Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle is an iconic concentric fortress built by Edward I in Gwynedd, Wales, begun in 1283 and largely completed in the 1290s;…
Timeline
- 1291–1294Caernarfon Castle · GwyneddThe inner and outer curtain walls, polygonal towers, and the King's Gate were successively completed in the early 1290s, forming a typical concentric defensive layout.
- 1295–1300Caernarfon Castle · GwyneddThe castle operated as the administrative center of North Wales; its Constantine-style appearance was imbued with royal connotations of succession to the Roman Empire, reinforcing deterrence over the local Welsh and the legitimacy of rule.
Sources
- Caernarfon Castle and Town Walls — UNESCO World Heritage Centre https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/374
- Caernarfon Castle — Cadw https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/caernarfon-castle