Conwy Castle
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Conwy Castle (sometimes spelled Conway Castle) is a castle in Conwy, North Wales. It was built between 1283 and 1289 as part of King Edward I's second campaign in north Wales. Like many of the castles in the area, it was designed by James of St. George, although Richard of Chester was responsible for the initial stages. The castle is divided into two wards, with the outer ward and inner ward surrounded by four towers each, with turrets. An estimated £15,000 was spent building the castle and the town's defenses.
Conwy superficially resembles a Concentric castle, but more accurately it is linear. Like Caernarfon Castle, it is built on a rock outcrop, to reduce the possibility of undermining. It also takes advantage of other geographical features.
The castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a World Heritage Site.
See also
- Castles in Wales
- List of World Heritage Sites in Europe - United Kingdom
External links
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