Caernarfon Castle

13th century1283UK (Wales)

CountryUK (Wales)

RegionGwynedd

Period13th century

Year Built1283

About Caernarfon Castle

Another of Edward Is iron ring of castles. Designed to echo the walls of Constantinople. The Eagle Tower has a stone eagle that has become a symbol of Wales. Prince Charles was invested as Prince of Wales here in 1969.

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