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Castell Harlech, Merionethshire

Castell Harlech (Harlech Castle) is a mediæval castle at Harlech, Merionethshire. It was built by Edward I during his invasion of Wales. It is in the care of Cadw. It is within the council area of Gwynedd.
CADW Scheduled Monument ME044.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Alternative name(s): Harlech Castle
Historic County: MerionethshireBONGO
Lat, Long: 52.859892,-4.1089723
Grid Reference: SH 5811 3124
Community (Civil Parish): Harlech C
Council Area: Gwynedd CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 65588
Entry Type: Main listing (P)

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Castell_Harlech,_Merionethshire_65588
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q540964
 Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Harlech_Castle