Criccieth Castle - Criccieth, Wales, UK
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cldisme
N 52° 54.959 W 004° 13.958
30U E 417118 N 5863635
Criccieth Castle began as a Welsh castle around 1230, but was soon captured by the English.
Waymark Code: WM461B
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/12/2008
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Llywelyn the Great began building the castle at Criccieth around 1230. The placement of a castle allowed access to supplies by sea plus the fortress could have also served as an early warning post from its high vantage point.
Because of its strategic location, it was a focal point in the war between England and Wales — eventually it was captured by Edward I of England in 1283 and rebuilt.
A Welsh rebellion in 1404 saw Criccieth Castle sacked and burned. The functional military life of the castle was laid to waste.
Today visitors can wander what remains of the castle and enjoy the spectacular views it provides.