Visual Timeline: Caernarfon Castle

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1093 CE: A motte and bailey castle is built at Caernarfon in Wales by the Normans.
 
1115 CE - 1282 CE: Caernarfon is the site of the Welsh royal court.
 
 
1272 CE - 1307 CE: Reign of Edward I of England.
 
 
1283 CE - 1330 CE: Caernarfon Castle in Wales is built, a project begun by Edward I of England.
 
1283 CE - 1292 CE: The first major building phase at Caernarfon Castle in Wales.
 
 
1284 CE: Edward II of England is born in Caernarfon Castle in Wales.
 
 
1294 CE: The Welsh leader Madog ap Llywelyn attacks and burns Caernarfon Castle.
 
1295 CE - 1323 CE: Second major building phase at Caernarfon Castle in Wales.
 
 
1295 CE: Edward I of England recaptures Caernarfon Castle in Wales.
 
1316 CE: The traditional wooden hall of the Welsh princes is moved from Conwy to Caernarfon Castle.
 
1317 CE: The Eagle Tower, a castle keep, is completed at Caernarfon Castle in Wales.
 
1330 CE: Caernarfon Castle reaches its final appearance (even if parts will never be completed).
 
 
1403 CE - 1404 CE: Caernarfon Castle is twice besieged by the Welsh leader Owain Glyn Dwr.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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