Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle is one of the earliest examples of Edward I's "iron ring" of castles built to pacify the rebellious princes of northern Wales between 1283 and 1289. For many years the castle was not well maintained and it was bought by Viscount Conwy in 1628 for just 100 pounds. The local authority took over in the 19th century and now the castle is cared for by the Welsh Historic Monuments.
Conwy was more than a castle - the town itself was protected by 1,400 yards of wall on average 24 feet thick. Some of this can be walked upon and it provides a view of the medieval city below.
Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle is one of the earliest examples of Edward I's "iron ring" of castles built to pacify the rebellious princes of northern Wales between 1283 and 1289. For many years the castle was not well maintained and it was bought by Viscount Conwy in 1628 for just 100 pounds. The local authority took over in the 19th century and now the castle is cared for by the Welsh Historic Monuments.
Conwy was more than a castle - the town itself was protected by 1,400 yards of wall on average 24 feet thick. Some of this can be walked upon and it provides a view of the medieval city below.