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Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle was constructed at Caernarfon in Gwynedd, north-west Wales, by King Edward I of England, following his conquest of Gwynedd in 1283. Caernarfon Castle is part of the World Heritage Site 'Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd'.
The ward of Caernarfon Castle, showing the Black Tower, the Chamberlain's Tower, and the Eagle Tower.
Edward I built castles and walled towns in North Wales to control the area following his conquest of the independent principality of Wales, in 1283.
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The ward of Caernarfon Castle, showing the Black Tower, the Chamberlain's Tower, and the Eagle Tower.
Edward I built castles and walled towns in North Wales to control the area following his conquest of the independent principality of Wales, in 1283.
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Saint Tudwal's Islands
Saint Tudwal's Islands are a small archipelago lying south of Abersoch on the Llŷn peninsula in North Wales, at the western end of Tremadog Bay.
There are two main islands: Saint Tudwal's Island West(Saint Tudwal's Island West)) and Saint Tudwal's Island East (Saint Tudwal's Island East)), plus the Carreg y Trai rocks.
The islands are known for their seal population. The western island has a lighthouse, and the eastern has the remains of a priory.
[edit] Lighthouse
The Lighthouse is a small, now unmanned, light which marks the north end of Cardigan Bay. The stone tower is 10.7m high and was built in 1877. The lighthouse keepers' cottages are now privately owned and used as a holiday home. The light has a range of 14 nautical miles and is 46 metres above high water. The tower is painted white.
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There are two main islands: Saint Tudwal's Island West(Saint Tudwal's Island West)) and Saint Tudwal's Island East (Saint Tudwal's Island East)), plus the Carreg y Trai rocks.
The islands are known for their seal population. The western island has a lighthouse, and the eastern has the remains of a priory.
[edit] Lighthouse
The Lighthouse is a small, now unmanned, light which marks the north end of Cardigan Bay. The stone tower is 10.7m high and was built in 1877. The lighthouse keepers' cottages are now privately owned and used as a holiday home. The light has a range of 14 nautical miles and is 46 metres above high water. The tower is painted white.
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Dolwyddelan Castle
Dolwyddelan Castle is a castle located in a prominent position on a hill overlooking the A470 trunk road near Dolwyddelan village in Conwy County in North Wales.
It consists of two rectangular towers linked by an irregular curtain wall. It was built in the early 13th century as one of the strongholds of the princes of Gwynedd, functioning as a guard post along a main route way.
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It consists of two rectangular towers linked by an irregular curtain wall. It was built in the early 13th century as one of the strongholds of the princes of Gwynedd, functioning as a guard post along a main route way.
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Abersoch - the Welsh Riviera
Abersoch is a large village in the community of Llanengan in Gwynedd, Wales. It is a popular coastal seaside resort with approximately 1,000 inhabitants,[citation needed] lying on the east-facing south coast of the Llŷn Peninsula at the southern terminus of the A499. It is situated some 11 km (7 miles) south west of Pwllheli and 43 km south west of the county seat, Caernarfon. The village takes its name from the river, the Afon Soch, which reaches the sea in the village.
Originally a fishing port, Abersoch is now a tourist centre specialising in dinghy sailing and other watersports such as windsurfing and jet-skiing. Over the last 60 years it has become one of Britain's most important sailing centres, leading to significant immigration, mainly from England. Nearby Porth Neigwl or Hell's Mouth, is also popular for surfing; it can hold large swells in the winter which can reach 1.5m however south westerly prevailing winds can affect quality.
Each year since 2000 Abersoch has been host to Wakestock a wakeboarding event. The Big Air competition on the main beach is held in July.
Central Abersoch has a variety of small shops as well as bars, restaurants, cafes and hotels. Boat trips around St Tudwal's Islands to see the seals and other wildlife are available from the village. It is also popular for its close proximity to Snowdonia National Park, with Snowdon being visible from Abersoch Bay on clear days. There is an 18 hole golf course.
View of Snowdonia from Bwlchtocyn, Abersoch
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Originally a fishing port, Abersoch is now a tourist centre specialising in dinghy sailing and other watersports such as windsurfing and jet-skiing. Over the last 60 years it has become one of Britain's most important sailing centres, leading to significant immigration, mainly from England. Nearby Porth Neigwl or Hell's Mouth, is also popular for surfing; it can hold large swells in the winter which can reach 1.5m however south westerly prevailing winds can affect quality.
Each year since 2000 Abersoch has been host to Wakestock a wakeboarding event. The Big Air competition on the main beach is held in July.
Central Abersoch has a variety of small shops as well as bars, restaurants, cafes and hotels. Boat trips around St Tudwal's Islands to see the seals and other wildlife are available from the village. It is also popular for its close proximity to Snowdonia National Park, with Snowdon being visible from Abersoch Bay on clear days. There is an 18 hole golf course.
View of Snowdonia from Bwlchtocyn, Abersoch
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River Llugwy
The River Llugwy is a tributary of the River Conwy, and has its source at Ffynnon Llugwy, a lake in the Carneddau range of mountains in Snowdonia.
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