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Penrhyn Castle

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Penrhyn Castle
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Penrhyn Castle was built in the late 13th century by the Welsh prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, as part of his efforts to consolidate power in northern Wales. It is remembered as a symbol of Welsh resistance against English expansion during the late medieval period.

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National Trust

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