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Castle and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd

Name Castle and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd
Description The four castles of Beaumaris, Conwy, Caernarfon, Harlech and the attendant fortified towns at Conwy and Caernarfon in Gwynedd, North Wales, are the finest examples of late 13th century and early 14th century military architecture in Europe, as demonstrated through their completeness, pristine state, evidence for organized domestic space, and extraordinary repertory of their medieval architectural form. The castles as a stylistically coherent group are a supreme example of medieval military architecture designed and directed by James of St George (c. 1230-1309), King Edward I of England’s chief architect, and the greatest military architect of the age. The extensive and detailed contemporary technical, social, and economic documentation of the castles, and the survival of adjacent fortified towns at Caernarfon and Conwy, makes them one of the major references of medieval history.
Location Gwynedd, North Wales
Country United Kingdom
Year of inscription 1986
UNESCO Criteria (i), (iii), (iv)
Link to UNESCO http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/374
Link to Management Plan
Contact information For more information, visit the webpage or contact the tourists information at +44 (0) 333 006 3001 and info@visitwales.com
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