Conwy Castle (aka Conway Castle), located in North Wales, was built by Edward I of England (r. 1272-1307 CE) from 1283 to 1292 CE to protect and maintain, along with several other castles, his newly acquired dominance in the region. Built on a rock promontory, the castle incorporated the latest defensive design features such as massive round towers, a double courtyard or bailey, and outer barbican defensive walls and towers. Conwy Castle is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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1272 - 1307Reign of Edward I of England.
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1283 - 1292Conwy Castle in Wales is built by Edward I of England.
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Dec 1294 - Jan 1295King Edward I of England is trapped at Conwy Castle over the winter by a force of Welsh rebels.
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1301Edward, future King Edward II of England, is presented as the new Prince of Wales at Conwy Castle.
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20 Aug 1399King Richard II of England is forced to give himself up from his refuge in Conwy Castle.
