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🏰 Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd

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🏰 Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd
Late 13th-century fortifications in northwestern Wales


πŸ• 4 min read Β· Updated 8 May 2026 at 08:08

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Four castles and two walled towns: 1283–1330
  • Designed by Master James of St. George
  • UNESCO inscription: 1986
  • Located in Gwynedd, northwestern Wales

The Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd are a series of military fortifications in northwestern ...

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