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Deganwy Castle Hill

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Deganwy Castle Hill
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Deganwy Castle Hill is a castle, fort or tower in Conwy, Wales. Perhaps soldiers watched the sea from that ridge while ordinary people forgot the view. Maybe the grass still holds the shape of a lost wall. Imagine standing there at dusk, hearing nothing but wind and knowing the land remembers more than it says.
A named place photographed at this map point in Conwy.
Built by the Normans in the late 13th century, Deganwy Castle Hill was part of the defensive network established by Edward I during his conquest of North Wales. It is remembered for its strategic location overlooking the River Conwy and its historical association with the medieval town of Deganwy, an important administrative and military centre.

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Photo: Chris Shaw · CC BY-SA 2.0