Harlech Castle Timeline

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1272 - 1307

Reign of Edward I of England.
1283 - 1330

Harlech Castle in Wales is built by Edward I of England.
1290 - 1293

Master James of Saint Georges is constable of Harlech Castle in Wales.
1294 - 1295

Harlech Castle is twice attacked by the Welsh rebel leader Madog ap Llywelyn.
1323 - 1324

Two rectangular towers are added to the entrance bridge of Harlech Castle.
1404

The Welsh rebel leader Owain Glyn Dwr captures Harlech Castle.
1409

A royal army led by the Prince of Wales, future King Henry V of England, recaptures Harlech Castle in Wales.
1418

A new fortified entrance bridge is added to Harlech Castle in Wales.
1461 - 1468

Harlech Castle in Wales is besieged by a Yorkist army during the Wars of the Roses.
14 Aug 1468

Harlech Castle in Wales finally surrenders to the Yorkists during the Wars of the Roses. The resistance of the Lancastrian garrison is commemorated in the popular song 'Men of Harlech'.

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