Harlech

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Harlech is a town in north Wales, the location of a magnificently-situated medieval castle (part of a World Heritage site).

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Harlech Castle was built between 1283 and 1289 by Master James of St George for the English King Edward I, the conquerer of Wales. Designed on a concentric plan with a small but powerful inner ward dominated by an impressive twin-towered gatehouse and four round corner towers, Harlech was seized by Owain Glyn Dŵr in 1404 and held successfully by him for four years.

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By car

Harlech is reached on the A496.

See

  • Harlech Castle [1], Castle Square, open 1 April - 31 May 9.30am - 5pm, 1 June - 30 September 9.30am - 6pm, 1 October - 31 October 9.30am - 5pm, 1 November - 31 March 9.30am (11am Sundays) - 4 pm, admission adult £3.00, concession £2.50, family £8.50, tel 01766 780552, fax 01766 780552

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