Criccieth Castle - Castell Cricieth

This Welsh castle is located on promontory overlooking Tremadog Bay. Built in the early thirteenth century, it has a commanding view over the surrounding area. It is a spectacular site with a large twin towered gatehouse and ruined walls. It has captured by the English but fell to Owain Glyndŵr in 1404 who had the castle destroyed. It is located at Criccieth, off the A497 west of Portmadog.