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Castell y Bere |
Distinctive remains of a
native Welsh castle, probably begun by Prince Llewelyn ab Iorwerth (‘the
Great’) around 1221. From A487 Dolgellau to Corris road take
right hand turn to Minffordd B4405. Follow road to Abergynolwyn.
Take right turn after church in middle of village towards Caerberllan.
At crossroads by telephone box turn right. Free entry.
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Crawcwellt |
An Iron Age settlement about 2 miles south of
Trawsfynydd. From A470 heading towards Trawsfynydd take turning before
Trawsfynydd (usually large wheelie bins standing at junction). After
about 1 mile take left fork. After about another mile settlement is on
the left. Free entry.
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Criccieth |
Perched above Criccieth town,
the castle is still dominated by the twin-towered gatehouse built by Prince
Llywelyn ab Iorwerth (‘the Great’). Extended by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd (‘the
Last’), and later remodelled by Edward I and Edward II. Site exhibition and
audio-visual presentation. See leaflet at Cadair View Lodge.
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Cymer Abbey |
Not quite a castle but still an
ancient monument. Ruins of 12th century Cistercian Abbey located at
Llanelltyd on the A470 near Dolgellau. |
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Dolbadarn |
At
Llanberis. Probably built by Llywelyn ab Iorwerth (‘the Great’) early
in the 13th century, the castle is dominated by a massive round-towered
keep, still standing up to 50 feet high. Excellent views down the
valley. Free entry.
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Dolwyddelan |
A square stone keep, dating from
the 13th century, remains of this castle built by Llywelyn ab Iorwerth (‘the
Great’). The site was remodelled by King Edward I. Site exhibition.
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Harlech |
A World Heritage Site. Built between 1283 and 1289 by Master James of St
George for King Edward I. The castle is designed on a concentric plan with a
small but powerful inner ward with an imposing gatehouse and four round
corner towers. Seized by Owain Glyn Dwr in 1404 and held successfully
by him for four years. Site exhibition.
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Tomen y Mur |
A Roman Fort and site of a Norman Castle.
About 3 miles north of Trawsfynydd. On A470 heading towards Porthmadog.
Take minor turn on the right about 1 mile after Power Station entrance.
Follow road under railway bridge and up hill. After about 1 mile enter
car park and follow signs. Free entry.
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More
information about Llewelyn "The Great"'s castles in the area.
This link includes guided tours of the castles by a CADW expert. |
If you
intend visiting more than one CADW site during your visit it may be
worthwhile buying an Explorer Pass at the site that you visit first.
These can run for 3 or 7 days.
Click here for more information. |
