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The Edwardian castles and town walls in Gwynedd were built as a consequence of the wars fought for the control of Wales in the late 13th century. The kings of England and the Welsh princes had vied for control of the region since the 1070s, with Norman and English nobles and settlers slowly expanding their territories over several centuries. [4]
11th to 13th century Two castles, one 11th and one 13th century Blaenllyfni Castle: 13th century Brecon Castle: 11th century Hotel Bronllys Castle: 12th century Cadw Cefnllys Castle: Hill castle 12th century Fragmentary remains Three castles, an 11th century motte and bailey followed by two 13th century masonry castles. Crickhowell Castle: 12th ...
Through the barbican is the castle courtyard, containing a large well and the remains of several internal buildings of uncertain date. [28] The north tower is an apsidal, or "D-shaped", design that is characteristic of Welsh castles of the early 13th century. [28] Originally it may have contained either a hall or a chapel. [29]
Dolbadarn Castle (English: / d ɒ l ˈ b æ d ɑː n / dol-BAD-an; Welsh: Castell Dolbadarn; Welsh pronunciation: [kastɛɬ dɔl'badarn]) is a fortification built by the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great during the early 13th century, at the base of the Llanberis Pass, in northern Wales.
The kings of England and the Welsh princes had vied for control of the region since the 1070s and the conflict had resumed during the 13th century, leading to Edward I intervening in North Wales for the second time during his reign in 1282. [4] Reconstruction of Conwy Castle and town walls at the end of the 13th century. Model located in Conwy ...
Hay-on-Wye Castle passes into the hands of the de Bohun family. 1231 9 February – Anselm le Gras is consecrated as Bishop of St David's. 1232 Walter III de Clifford marries Margaret, a daughter of Llywelyn the Great. 1233 Walter III de Clifford, with a force of 200 men, defends Bronllys Castle against his father-in-law, Llywelyn the Great. 1234
Caerphilly Castle (Welsh: Castell Caerffili) is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales.The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers.
Ruthin Castle (Welsh: Castell Rhuthun) is a medieval castle fortification in Wales, near the town of Ruthin in the Vale of Clwyd. It was constructed during the late 13th century by Dafydd ap Gruffydd , the brother of Prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd , on a red sandstone ridge overlooking the valley.