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Conwy Castle, Caernarfonshire

Conwy Castle (Welsh: Castell Conwy) is a fortification in Conwy, Caernarfonshire. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1289. It is in the care of Cadw. It is within the council area of Conwy.
CADW Scheduled Monument CN004.

Primary Name(s): Conwy Castle (English)   Castell Conwy (Welsh)
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Caernarfonshire
Lat, Long: 53.280121,-3.8256501
Grid Reference: SH 7837 7746
Community (Civil Parish): Conwy C
Council Area: Conwy CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 65563

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Conwy_Castle,_Caernarfonshire_65563
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q756830
 Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Conwy_Castle