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Dolbadarn Castle, Caernarfonshire

Dolbadarn Castle is a mediæval castle near Llanberis, Caernarfonshire. It was built by Llywelyn the Great during the early 13th century. It is in the care of Cadw. It is within the council area of Gwynedd.
CADW Grade I Listed 21854.

Primary Name(s): Dolbadarn Castle (Anglicised)
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Caernarfonshire
Lat, Long: 53.116516,-4.1141488
Grid Reference: SH 5860 5979
Community (Civil Parish): Llanberis C
Council Area: Gwynedd CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 65575

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Dolbadarn_Castle,_Caernarfonshire_65575
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2078555
 Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Dolbadarn_Castle