Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd
Overview
The castles of Beaumaris and Harlech (largely the work of the greatest military engineer of the time, James of St George) and the fortified complexes of Caernarfon and Conwy are located in the former principality of Gwynedd, in north Wales. These extremely well-preserved monuments are examples of the colonization and defence works carried out throughout the reign of Edward I (1272–1307) and the military architecture of the time.
About Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd
The Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd is a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site located in North West Wales. It includes the castles of Beaumaris and Harlech and the castles and town walls of Caernarfon and Conwy. UNESCO considers the sites to be the "finest examples of late 13th century and early 14th century military architecture in Europe".
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
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Components(4 locations)
- •Harlech Castle374-004
- •Beaumaris Castle374-001
- •Conwy Castle and Town Walls374-003
- •Caernarfon Castle and Town Walls374-002
Details
- Countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- ISO Codes
- GB
- Area
- 7.27 ha
- Coordinates
- 53.1397, -4.2769
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