What is recorded here

Dolbadarn Castle rose in the early 13th century when Llywelyn the Great forced stone towers against the raw edge of the Llanberis Pass. The round keep still stands as a bold claim that Welsh princes could build fortresses as well as endure them. Edward I broke that pride in 1284 by stripping timber from the site for Caernarfon, yet the castle survived as a manor before surrendering to ruin. Painters later returned to sketch its dangerous beauty, proving that even a defeated fortress can preserve the shape of mountain pride.

A named place photographed at this map point in Gwynedd.

Built by Llywelyn the Great, Prince of Gwynedd, in the early 13th century. It is important as a historic stronghold associated with the Welsh princes and offers insight into medieval Welsh military architecture.