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The western ramparts of Caernarfon Castle viewed from the Coed Helen side of Afon Seiont

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The western ramparts of Caernarfon Castle viewed from the Coed Helen side of Afon Seiont
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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.
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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.

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Photo: Eric Jones · CC BY-SA 2.0