Beaumaris Castle, located on Anglesey, Wales, was built from 1295 CE by Edward I of England (r. 1272-1307 CE) to protect his territorial gains in the region. The castle featured the latest defensive designs of the period such as round towers, inner and outer circuit walls, massive towered gates and a fortified dock. Beaumaris Castle is considered one of the finest surviving examples of a concentric medieval castle and is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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1272 - 1307Reign of Edward I of England.
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1295Beaumaris Castle in Wales is built by Edward I of England.
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1306A barbican is added to the south gatehouse of Beaumaris Castle.
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1330Final work on Beaumaris Castle in Wales.
