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Beaumaris Castle
Located on the lsle of Anglesey North Wales and was built between 1295 and 1330.
lt was the intention of Edward the 1st to colonise the North of Wales and so built a number of castles to govern the population of that area.
This was the last of Edwards castles. Its design for the times was state of the art and included many fine defensive features.
Works finally ceased in 1330. Owing to the costs incurred by its construction and by the threat of a Scottish invasion Edward decided to invest in his army instead. Works here were never resumed.
In 1609 though the castle was manned by a small force the actual condition of the castle was described as at the time "Utterly Decayed. "
ln the English Civil War 1642 / 1646 the castle was of strategic importance and was held by Charles the 1st
Today although ruined the Castle is still an impressive building and is a testament to former troubled times.
Well worth a visit
Beaumaris Castle
Located on the lsle of Anglesey North Wales and was built between 1295 and 1330.
lt was the intention of Edward the 1st to colonise the North of Wales and so built a number of castles to govern the population of that area.
This was the last of Edwards castles. Its design for the times was state of the art and included many fine defensive features.
Works finally ceased in 1330. Owing to the costs incurred by its construction and by the threat of a Scottish invasion Edward decided to invest in his army instead. Works here were never resumed.
In 1609 though the castle was manned by a small force the actual condition of the castle was described as at the time "Utterly Decayed. "
ln the English Civil War 1642 / 1646 the castle was of strategic importance and was held by Charles the 1st
Today although ruined the Castle is still an impressive building and is a testament to former troubled times.
Well worth a visit