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Rhuddlan Castle: Edward I’s Fortress of Conquest in North Wales
  • Posted on February 26, 2026
Rhuddlan Castle: Edward I’s Fortress of Conquest in North Wales
Rhuddlan Castle, begun in 1277 by Edward I, was the first of his Iron Ring fortresses. Its diamond plan, round towers, and river dock secured the Clwyd valley, symbolising English conquest. Today its haunting ruins stand as testament to ruthless ambition and the enduring imprint of medieval power on Welsh soil.

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