Caernarfon Castle is a massive medieval fortress located in Caernarfon, northwest Wales. Built by King Edward I of England beginning in 1283, it was part of his “iron ring” of castles designed to establish English control over Wales. Unlike many purely military castles, Caernarfon was also intended to impress; its polygonal towers, banded stonework, and imposing walls were inspired in part by the fortified cities of the Byzantine Empire. The castle sits strategically on the banks of the River Se

England and King Edward were rampant after victory at Dunbar. King John Balliol was stripped of his royal insignia, our Stone of Destiny for our Scottish Monarchs inauguration taken to Westminster along with the Crown Jewels. Our castles taken, Edinburgh and Stirling among them. Meanwhile William Wallace was in Lanark, unaware of what spark he was about to ignite. And Andrew De Moray was imprisoned in England. Round 2 of 🥊 Wullie. Part 3 coming soon. | Walkingbonniescotland

98K views · 3.4K reactions | Caernarfon Castle is one of the most famous and imposing castles in Wales, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by King Edward I of England starting in 1283, after his conquest of Wales. #caernarfoncastle #yourcastles #walesadventure #castlesinwales #virals #beautifuldestinations | Europe attractions | Facebook