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Castles In Conwy |
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Conwy Castle |
4
miles South of Llandudno, on A55 Conwy Castle
was part of network of castles built by Edward I and was started in 1283, completed in
1287. From the 14th century the castle slowly deteriorated. During the Civil War,
John Williams, Archbishop of York, repaired the castle but in 1646 it was taken by the
Parliamentarians under Major-General Mytton. After the Restoration a demolition
contractor shipped all moveables to Ireland. Today the castle is a ruin, now under the
care of the government.. more information  |
Dolwyddelan Castle |
5
miles South-West of Betws-y-Coed on A470 It was founded by Lorwerth Trwydwn in around 1170,
and his son, Llywelyn ap Iorwerth '"the Great" was born here. It is a
Norman style castle, built on a rocky site. Llywelyn the Great gained recognition for
Welsh rights in the Magna Carta in the revolt by the barons against King John in 1215 and
established his supremacy over the other Welsh princes. It was often used by his grandson
Llywelyn, Prince of Wales. In 1283 the Prince was killed and the castle fell to
Edward I's forces. Edward had it refortified so the Welsh-built castle became an
English stronghold. more information |
