Caernarfon Castle Timeline

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c. 1093

A motte and bailey castle is built at Caernarfon in Wales by the Normans.
1115 - 1282

Caernarfon is the site of the Welsh royal court.
1272 - 1307

Reign of Edward I of England.
1283 - 1330

Caernarfon Castle in Wales is built, a project begun by Edward I of England.
1283 - 1292

The first major building phase at Caernarfon Castle in Wales.
25 Apr 1284

Edward II of England is born in Caernarfon Castle in Wales.
1294

The Welsh leader Madog ap Llywelyn attacks and burns Caernarfon Castle.
1295 - 1323

Second major building phase at Caernarfon Castle in Wales.
1295

Edward I of England recaptures Caernarfon Castle in Wales.
1316

The traditional wooden hall of the Welsh princes is moved from Conwy to Caernarfon Castle.
c. 1317

The Eagle Tower, a castle keep, is completed at Caernarfon Castle in Wales.
1330

Caernarfon Castle reaches its final appearance (even if parts will never be completed).
1403 - 1404

Caernarfon Castle is twice besieged by the Welsh leader Owain Glyn Dwr.

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