
What is recorded here
The western ramparts of Caernarfon Castle viewed from the Coed Helen side of Afon Seiont is a castle, fort or tower in Gwynedd, Wales. Perhaps the river carries voices from Coed Helen into the castle walls, making stone sound like water. Maybe the ramparts hold more than bricks, holding every drowned argument and forgotten name. Imagine standing beside Afon Seiont at dusk, hearing the castle answer before you speak.
A named place photographed at this map point in Gwynedd.
Edward I of England began the construction of Caernarfon Castle in the late 13th century, primarily to consolidate English rule in North Wales following the conquest of the Welsh prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd. The castle, including its western ramparts, is a significant example of medieval military architecture and a symbol of English dominance in Wales.
Places near here
'he Castle Hotel, Y MaesCastle, fort or tower · 1 yd
A hill top folly which has found a new use in the age of mobile phonesMountain or hill · 1 yd
Castle House - a vacant shopCastle, fort or tower · 1 yd
Memorial Plaque for L.W Brabazon-Rees VC, MCHeritage place · 1 yd
The former railway trackbed approaching what was Caernarfon StationHeritage place · 1 yd
The War Memorial, CaernarfonHeritage place · 1 yd
The West Wall and Belfry of St Mary's Church from the PromenadeChurch, cross or graveyard · 1 yd
Yr Iard Goed - The Wood YardForest or wood · 1 yd
Coed Helen HillMountain / peak · 153 yd
Traeth Tros 'Rabar BeachBeach · 258 yd
Caernarfon CastleCastle, fort or tower · 292 yd
Royal Welch Fusiliers MuseumMuseum · 312 ydOther information
Photo: Eric Jones · CC BY-SA 2.0