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Dolwyddelan Castle, Caernarfonshire

Dolwyddelan Castle (Welsh: Castell Dolwyddelan) is a mediæval castle near Dolwyddelan, Caernarfonshire. A native Welsh castle, it is believed to have been built in the early 13th century by Llywelyn the Great. It is in the care of Cadw. It is within the council area of Conwy.
CADW Grade I Listed 18253.

Primary Name(s): Dolwyddelan Castle (English)   Castell Dolwyddelan (Welsh)
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Caernarfonshire
Lat, Long: 53.052892,-3.9082383
Grid Reference: SH 7219 5232
Community (Civil Parish): Dolwyddelan C
Council Area: Conwy CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID:  GBPN65577

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Dolwyddelan_Castle,_Caernarfonshire_65577
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2369922
 Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Dolwyddelan_Castle