Defining moment

Nothing but castles

Arguably Edward’s longest lasting legacy was the series of castles he built all over Wales. Designed to bring order to this rebellious land and show who was in control, the imposing structures formed a stone ring around the north, exerting Edward’s control over the territory. Colossally expensive, some castles, like Caernarfon in North Wales, weren’t completed until after Edward’s death.

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