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Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd - Caernarfon Castle: Caernarfon Castle is probably one of the most famous castles of Wales. Caernarfon Castle is situated in the former principality of Gwynedd in North Wales. Gwynedd is now a county of Great Britain. Caernarfon Castle and the town were founded by King Edward I of England. Caernarfon Castle was part of the Iron Circle of castles that was built by the English King Edward I to subdue the Welsh people. Caernarfon Castle was constructed not only as a military stronghold but also as the seat of the English government in Wales and as a royal palace. The first English Prince of Wales was born here in 1284. In 1969, the castle was the setting for the investiture of Prince Charles as the 21st Prince of Wales. Today, Caernarfon Castle houses the Regimental Museum of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, the oldest regiment of Wales. Caernarfon Castle is part of UNESCO World Heritage: Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd. The UNESCO World Heritage also includes Beaumaris Castle, Conwy Castle and town walls, and Harlech Castle. The Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd gained the status as a UNESCO World Heritage in 1986.

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   Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd: The natural harbour of the historic town of Caernarfon, Caernarfon Castle in the background. Caernarfon Castle is one of the most famous castles of Wales and considered one of the greatest castles of the medieval period. Caernarfon Castle was Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1986.

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   Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd: The Inner Ward and the Black Tower of Caernarfon Castle. Many buildings of the inner ward no longer survive and other buildings that had been planned in the inner ward were never realized, but the castle looks complete on the outside. Caernarfon Castle was designed and built by the Savoy military architect Master James of St George.

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   Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd: The rear of the King's Gate of Caernarfon Castle, viewed from the castle walls. The King's Gate is the main entrance to Caernarfon Castle. The gate has three storeys and was built between 1296 and 1326, but was never completed. Caernarfon Castle was built by the English King Edward I; he gained control over Wales in 1283.

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   Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd: The rear of the Queen's Gate of Caernarfon Castle, viewed from the courtyard of the castle. Caernarfon Castle was founded by King Edward I of England; here his fourth son was born in 1284. After his three elder brothers died at an early age, he was invested as the first English Prince of Wales in 1301; he later became King Edward II of England.

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   Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd: The Well Tower and kitchen of Caernarfon Castle. Caernarfon Castle was the most famous castle of the Iron Ring of castles that was built by the English King Edward I to subdue the native Welsh people. In the Middle Ages, Caernarfon Castle was a military stronghold, but it was also the seat of the English government in Wales and a royal fortress-palace.

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   Caernarfon Castle: the Dais was used for the investiture of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales in 1969. The tradition of investing started in 1301, when The English King Edward I gave the title to his son, the later King Edward II of England. Caernarfon Castle is most certainly the most well known castle in Wales. It is situated in the former principality of Gwynedd in North Wales.

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   Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd: The Queen's Gate is the eastern entrance of Caernarfon Castle. The gate was almost exclusively used to receive goods from the adjacent harbour. The Queen's Gate was never completely finished. Nowadays, Caernarfon Castle houses the Regimental Museum of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, the oldest regiment of Wales.

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   Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd: The Caernarfon Harbour viewed from the walls of Caernarfon Castle. Caernarfon Castle and the town walls are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site: Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd. The Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd became an UNESCO World Heritage in 1986.

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   Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd: The Eagle Tower of Caernarfon Castle is integrated into the Caernarfon town walls. The town walls were largely completed in 1285 and join the walls of Caernarfon Castle; they formed a complete defensive wall around the town of Caernarfon. The Eagle Tower itself was built between 1283 and 1317; he tower stands about 30 metres high and was originally accessible from the river via a basement water gate.

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    The town walls of Caernarfon join the walls of Caernarfon Castle. Caernarfon Castle is located in the former principality of Gwynedd in North Wales. Caernarfon is situated on the southern bank of the Menai Strait facing Anglesey Island. Caernarfon Castle and the town walls are part of the UNESCO World Heritage: Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd.