What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Gwynedd.
Built in the 19th century as part of Caernarfon Gaol, it was used for imprisoning and executing Welsh political prisoners during the 1880s, making it a significant site in Welsh history due to its role in the struggle for Welsh national identity.
Places near here
The Base of the Eagle Tower and the Pen Deitsh ArchCastle, fort or tower · 1 yd
Former Custom House, Anglesey Hotel, CaernarfonCustom House; Hotel · 10 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Police Station, Castle DitchPolice Station · 16 yd
Royal Welch Fusiliers MuseumMuseum · 85 yd
Caernarfon CastleCastle, fort or tower · 98 yd
Caernarfon Castle from the Coed Helen TowerCastle, fort or tower · 109 yd
Market Street, Telephone BoxTelephone Box · 194 yd
David Lloyd GeorgeMemorial · 212 yd
Statue of Lloyd GeorgeStatue · 214 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Sir Hugh OwenMemorial · 251 yd
Caernarfon HarbourVisitor information · 263 yd
A hill top folly which has found a new use in the age of mobile phonesMountain or hill · 308 ydOther information
Photo: Eric Jones · CC BY-SA 2.0