Caernarfon Castle - Castell Caernarfon

This castle is located about eight miles southwest of Bangor at the southern end of the Menai Straight between north wales and Anglesey and is seen as one of the most impressive in Wales. Construction began in 1283 and it is on the site of a previous Roman fort and Norman Motte and Baille castle. Being a mixture of castle and royal palace the castle contained nine towers within two curtain walls and two substantial gatehouses. The towers provided significant accommodation and one of the most spectacular is the Eagle Tower which is topped by three turrets. Caernarfon is on the A487.