🏰 Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd
Conwy Castle and Town Walls
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed 1986
- Built 1283–1289 under King Edward I of England
- Designed by master mason James of St. George
- Conwy town walls: 1.3 km circuit with 21 towers and 3 gatehouses
Conwy Castle and its surrounding town walls represent one of the most complete medieval military ensembles in Europe. Built between 1283 and 1289 on the orders of King Edward I, the fortress and walled town formed an integrated system of military control and urban settlement during England's conquest and consolidation of power in Wales. The castle's eight massive towers dominate the Conwy estuary, while the town walls—stretching over 1.3 kilometres and punctuated by 21 towers and 3 ...