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 held firm, demonstrating its defensive strength.

Later Sieges and the Glyndŵr Rising

In the early 15th century, during Owain Glyndŵr’s Welsh revolt (1400–1415), Conwy Castle was besieged again but remained under English control.

The castle’s resilience underscored Edwardian castles’ role in suppressing Welsh nationalism.

 The Castle in the Wars of the Roses and Civil War

Wars of the Roses

Conwy Castle saw little direct action during the dynastic Wars of the Roses but remained an important regional stronghold.

English Civil War (1642–1651)

During the Civil War, the castle was held by Royalist forces before being captured by Parliamentarians.

In 1646, to prevent its further military use, the castle was deliberately slighted (partially demolished), leading to its ruinous state. shutdown123