Early Garrison and Control Once completed, Conwy Castle served as a key base for English forces controlling North Wales. It housed a substantial garrison and administrative officials. The Welsh Revolt (1294–1295) During Madog ap Llywelyn’s revolt, the castle was besieged but hel

Selection of Site Conwy’s location was strategically chosen on a rocky peninsula overlooking the River Conwy estuary, offering natural defenses and control over key trade routes. The town of Conwy was also founded alongside the castle, enclosed within massive walls, forming one of the mo

Conwy Castle, situated in the walled market town of Conwy in North Wales, is one of the most impressive and well-preserved medieval fortresses in Britain. Built during the late 13th century under the orders of King Edward I of England, Conwy Castle stands as a symbol of English conquest, military in

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