Conwy Castle by Ashley Holloway

History

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It was built by Edward I during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1289. Constructed as part of a wider project to create the walled town of Conwy, the combined defences cost around £15,000, a huge sum for the period.

Website

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http://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/conwycastle/?lang=en

Features

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In the 20th century, Conwy Castle began to be restored. It now attracts over 150,000 visitors a year.
Conwy Castle sits upon a huge ridge of grey sandstone and limestone. Much of the stone from which it is built has been taken from the rock upon which it sits.
It has eight towers and a high curtain wall forming a rectangle shape.

Fact

ahol5425 — 2015-09-29 16:13:24 UTC

Richard II used the castle as a stronghold when evading his rival Henry Bolingbroke.

Fact

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It was a ruin by the end of the 18th century. The ruined castle started to become a tourist attraction, and it was the suject of a painting by J. M. W. Turner.

Fact

ahol5425 — 2015-09-29 16:13:36 UTC

During the English Civil War the castle was ‘slighted’ intentionally damaged by order of Parliament so that it could play no military role in the conflict.

Location

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Rose Hill St, Conwy LL32 8AY, United Kingdom

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