Criccieth Castle (Criccieth)

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Criccieth castle's construction began under the reign of Llywelyn the Great in about 1230. Strategically located on a rocky promontory jutting into Tremadog Bay, the castle was a focal point in the war between England and Wales — eventually it was captured by Edward I during his second campaign in North Wales (1282-1283).

Criccieth is notable for its twin-towered gatehouse, rare among Welsh-built castles.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criccieth_Castle
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Coordinates:   52°54'58"N   4°13'57"W
This article was last modified 10 years ago