Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd : Ask Biography

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The Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd refers to a UNESCO-designated site of patrimony located in Gwynedd, Wales.

In 1986, four castles related to the reign of King Edward I of England were proclaimed collectively as a World Heritage Site, as outstanding examples of fortifications and military architecture built in the 13th century.

Sites designated were:

# Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey

# Caernarfon Castle, Caernarfon

# Conwy Castle, Conwy

# Harlech Castle, Harlech

Edward I entirely built or rebuilt eight castles in Wales: Aberystwyth, Beaumaris, Builth, Caernarfon, Conwy, Flint, Harlech, and Rhuddlan. He also repaired the Welsh castles of Castell y Bere, Criccieth, Dolwyddelan, and Caergwrle. Chirk, Denbigh, Hawarden, Holt, and Ruthin were lordship castles built for Edward.