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Castell Caernarfon

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Castell Caernarfon
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Why this matters

Built by King Edward I of England in the late 13th century, Castell Caernarfon was a key component of his campaign to conquer and control Wales. It is important as a symbol of English dominance and as a well-preserved example of medieval military architecture.

What is recorded here

Castell Caernarfon is shown as a castle on the public map of Gwynedd. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
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