Medieval Castles in North Wales

Harlech Castle, built by King Edward I in Snowdonia, offers unparalleled views of the area. You can see Snowdon in the background here!

Conwy Castle is a true fort, with two gateways, eight towers, a great hall and more protected by rock.

Beaumaris in Anglesey was abandoned part way through construction, and later finished by the Scots who took over. The walls-within-walls design makes for an impressive sight.

Caernarfon Castle in Snowdonia looks over the River Seiont, and was the birthplace of the very first English Prince of Wales. The polyagonal towers and co-ordinated stones make it a unique site among castles.

The Llangernyw Yew in Conwy is thought to be the oldest tree in Europe, and has a girth of over ten metres. In 2002 it was dated to between 4000 and 5000 years old, and according to local tradition each Halloween the spirit within the tree, Angelystor, foretells the names of those parishioners who will die in the next year.