Photos of the Beautiful Medieval Caernarfon Castle or Carnarvon Wales

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Photos of the Beautiful Medieval Caernarfon Castle or Carnarvon Castle, Wales. An Edward I Castle built in 1283. Photos by photographer Paul E Williams.    (TIP – use the icons below the slideshow for thumbnail photos and info)

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Photos of the Medieval Caernarfon Castle or Carnarvon Castle, Wales

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Photos of the Medieval Caernarfon Castle or Carnarvon Castle, Wales.

The Building of Caernarfon Castle

The medieval fortress of Caernarfon Castle was built by Edward I of England as one of his castles deigned to subdue the Welsh. Built of the site of a Roman fort Caernarfon Castle is situated on the banks of River Seiont. William the Conqueror built a motte and bailey castle at Caernarfon also to try and subdue the Welsh.

When war broke out between the English and Welsh in 1282 the victorious Edward I built a series of castle in Wales to protect his realm.

As part of the rebuilding of Caernarfon castle he also built new town walls and a new quay.

Caernarfon Castle & The Prince of Wales

Edward I had promised the Welsh that they would be ruled by a Welsh born Man. In 1284 and Edward II was born at Caernarfon Castle making him a Welsh man. So in 1301 Edward I created the title of Prince of Wales for Edward II to rule over Wales. Traditionally this title is now given to the eldest son of the Monarch. The last investiture took place at Caernarfon Castle on 1 July 1969 when prince Charles was made Prince of Wales..