What is recorded here
Built by Edward I of England between 1283 and 1287, Conwy Castle was part of his campaign to subdue Wales after the revolt of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd. It is remembered as a key component of Edward I's Iron Ring of castles, symbolizing English dominance in Wales.
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Places near here
Conwy Castle and the portal of the railway bridge from the backCastle, fort or tower · 1 yd
Castell Conwy; Conwy CastleCastle · 10 yd
Railway Bridge over Llanrwst Road, ConwyBridge · 87 yd
Plas Valdre;Towers Restaurant, Castle Square, ConwyHouse · 103 yd
GuildhallGuildhall · 103 yd
Rosehill StreetLong Hut · 134 yd
Tourist Information CentreVisitor information · 218 yd
Aberconwy HouseHeritage attraction · 283 yd
Conwy Visitor CentreHeritage attraction · 302 yd
Bodlondeb WoodMountain / peak · 863 yd
Hill above GyffinMountain or hill · 1045 yd
Conwy beachBeach · 1154 ydOther information
Photo: Andrew Woodvine · CC BY-SA 2.0