CAERNARFON CASTLE
- CAERNARFON CASTLE, CASTLE DITCH
LL55 2AY CAERNARFON, GWYNEDD
Phone: 01286 677617
Fax: 01286 677617
www.caernarfon-castle.co.uk
Short profile:
A brute of a fortress. Caernarfon Castle’s pumped-up appearance is unashamedly muscle-bound and intimidating. Picking a fight with this massive structure would have been a daunting prospect. By throwing his weight around in stone, King Edward I created what is surely one of the most impressive of Wales’s castles. Worthy of World Heritage status no less!
Most castles are happy with round towers, not Caernarfon! Polygonal towers were the order of the day, with the Eagle Tower being the most impressive of these. You will also note the colour-coded stones carefully arranged in bands.
The site of this great castle wasn’t chosen by accident. It had previously been the location of a Norman motte and bailey castle and before that a Roman fort stood nearby. The lure of water and easy access to the sea made the banks of the River Seiont an ideal spot for Edward’s monster in masonry.
Edward wasn’t one to miss on an opportunity to tighten his grip even further on the native population.
Detailed description:
Opening Times
Last admission 30 mins before closing. 1 Apr 09 -31 Oct 09 Daily 9am - 5pm. 1 Nov 09 - 31 Mar 10: Mon - Sat 9.30am - 4pm Sun 11am-4pm Closed 24, 25, 26 Dec, 1 Jan
Keywords:
no smoking, Historic Buildings, Riding, family, buildings, double, Trekking Stables, ensuites, Mountaineering, Restaurant, accommodation, fortress, internet access, historic, bar
