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According to "Cadw" the historic environment service of the Welsh Assembly Government, work on Harlech Castle began in the spring of 1283 and construction was completed in 1289.

The work was supervised by Master James of St George who was Master of the King's Works in Wales.

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Harlech Castle, located in Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales, (Great Britain) is a medieval fortification, constructed on top of a spur of rock close to the Irish Sea. It was built by Edward I during his invasion of Wales between 1282 and 1289 at the substantial cost of £8,190

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it was built on 1282 between 1289 invasion of walse and it was built by edward the king

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1120 - 1290 went down in the early 1380's, built by Gilbert de Clare

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Who built Harlech Castle?

According to "Cadw" the historic environment service of the Welsh Assembly Government, work on Harlech Castle was supervised by Master James of St George who was Master of the King's Works in Wales.


Where is Harlech Castle?

Harlech Castle, located in Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales.


Which country has the castles Harlech?

Harlech castle is in Wales.


When was harlech castle buillt?

The History of the of Harlech Castle dates back to 1283. Harlech was a massive defensive castle. During the Welsh rebellion of 1294, thirty-seven men defended Harlech Castle against the entire Welsh army led by Madog. The castle fell to Owain Glyndwr ( 1355 - 1415) the great Welsh revolutionary leader.


Were is harlech castle?

It is in north wales


Was harlech castle in a battle?

yes


How much did Harlech Castle cost to build?

Sadly there are no records i the public domain regarding the cost of Harlech. The History of the of Harlech Castle dates back to 1283. Harlech was a massive defensive castle. During the Welsh rebellion of 1294, thirty-seven men defended Harlech Castle against the entire Welsh army led by Madog. The castle fell to Owain Glyndwr ( 1355 - 1415) a great Welsh revolutionary leader. There may be records in London but these are in the keeping of the present Head of State, her Majesty the Queen


What stone was used for harlech castle?

uh, yah


Where was the harlech built?

In North Wales


Where did Men of Harlech originate?

"Men of Harlech" originated from events during a seven year siege at the Harlech castle during the years between 1461 and 1468. There was a military march song based on these events. You can learn more about Men of Harlech at the Wikipedia.


Which is the odd one out between caernarvon castle harlech castel conway castle penrhyn castle ruddlan castle and beaumaris castle?

Penrhyn Castle is a fortified house, whereas all the others are large defensive forts built as part of Edward I's "Iron Ring" of castles. These were constructed to keep Wales in English hands.


Names and locations of 5 castles in England and Wales?

* Arundel Castle - Arundel, West Sussex * Pembroke Castle - Pembroke, Pembrokeshire * Windsor Castle - Windsor, West London * Warwick Castle - in Warwick * and Helmsley Castle - er, in Helmsley, Yorkshire