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Criccieth Castle, Caernarfonshire

Criccieth Castle (Castell Cricieth) is a mediæval castle in Criccieth, Caernarfonshire. Built by Llywelyn the Great, it was heavily modified following capture by Edward I. It is in the care of Cadw. It is within the council area of Gwynedd.
CADW Scheduled Monument CN015.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Alternative name(s): Castell Cricieth
Historic County: Caernarfonshire
Lat, Long: 52.916,-4.2324
Grid Reference: SH 4999 3773
Community (Civil Parish): Criccieth C
Council Area: Gwynedd CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 65565
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Criccieth_Castle,_Caernarfonshire_65565

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