Edward I Castles in Wales Photos

Edward I (reigned 1272-1307) built or repaired 17 castles during & after his invasion and conquest of Wales in the 13thC to solidify his power in hostile Welsh territory. Of the 17, the finest are considered to be Beaumarais, Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech, all open to visitors. After his conquest, Edward I named his son & successor the Prince of Wales, beginning a tradition which has continued to this day. Edward I conducted similar campaigns in Scotland where he was known as "Hammer of the Scots".

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Portrait of King Edward I included in Great Charter Roll to promote Waterford's case for shipping monopoly at Museum of Treasures. Waterford, Ireland.Replica of Stone of Scone upon which Kings of Scots were crowned until 1296 when Edward I took original to Westminster Abbey in London at Chapel at Scone Palace. Perth, Scotland.Ruins of Beaumarais Castle on the island of Anglesea, overlooking the Menai Straight was last castle built by Edward I & never completed. Beaumarais, Wales.Section of the wall of Beaumarais Castle with town in background. Beaumarais Anglesea, Wales.
Portrait of King Edward I (1272-1307) included in Great Charter Roll to promote Waterford's case for shipping monopoly at Museum of Treasures. Waterford, Ireland.Replica of Stone of Scone upon which Kings of Scots were crowned until 1296 when Edward I took original to Westminster Abbey in London at Chapel at Scone Palace. Perth, Scotland.Ruins of Beaumarais Castle (early 14thC) on the island of Anglesea, overlooking the Menai Straight was last castle built by Edward I & never completed. Beaumarais, Wales.Section of the wall of Beaumarais Castle with town in background. Beaumarais Anglesea, Wales.
Harlech Castle overlooking the Irish Sea, built by Edward 1 during his invasion of Wales. Harlech Gwynedd, Wales.Countryside surrounding Harlech Castle. Harlech Gwynedd, Wales.Conwy Castle built on solid rock by King Edward I after his conquest of Wales. Conwy, Wales.Three of the perfectly round towers of Conwy Castle. Conwy, Wales.
Harlech Castle (1283) overlooking the Irish Sea, built by Edward 1 during his invasion of Wales. Harlech Gwynedd, Wales. Architect: James of St George.Countryside surrounding Harlech Castle. Harlech Gwynedd, Wales.Conwy Castle (late 13thC) built on solid rock by King Edward I after his conquest of Wales. Conwy, Wales.Three of the perfectly round towers of Conwy Castle. Conwy, Wales.
Detail of towers with their crenellations at Conwy Castle. Conwy, Wales.Rock on which Conwy Castle was built. Conwy, Wales.Polygonal tower topped by Welsh flag at Caernarfon Castle. Caernarfon, Wales.Polygonal towers & crenellations at Caernarfon Castle. Caernarfon, Wales.
Detail of towers with their crenellations at Conwy Castle. Conwy, Wales.Rock on which Conwy Castle was built. Conwy, Wales.Polygonal tower topped by Welsh flag at Caernarfon Castle. Caernarfon, Wales.Polygonal towers & crenellations at Caernarfon Castle. Caernarfon, Wales.
Massive defensive walls with arrow slits at Caernarfon Castle. Caernarfon, Wales.Inner courtyard at Caernarfon Castle. Caernarfon, Wales.Inner courtyard where the Prince Charles, now King Charles III, was invested as Prince of Wales in 1969 at Caernarfon Castle. Caernarfon, Wales.
Massive defensive walls with arrow slits at Caernarfon Castle. Caernarfon, Wales.Inner courtyard at Caernarfon Castle. Caernarfon, Wales.Inner courtyard where the Prince Charles, now King Charles III, was invested as Prince of Wales in 1969 at Caernarfon Castle. Caernarfon, Wales.
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