Castles in Wales evolved from native timber halls to Norman motte-and-bailey outposts, Marcher strongholds, and Edward I’s Iron Ring of concentric fortresses. These structures imposed conquest, reshaped settlement, and symbolised English dominance—yet today they stand as proud emblems of Welsh heritage, embodying both subjugation and enduring national identity.
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