Beaumaris Castle
Beaumaris Castle was built as part of Edward I campaign to conquer North Wales during the 13th century but it was never finished due to funds and supplies running out.
In architectural terms, Beaumaris is the most technically perfect castle in Britain with perfectly symmetrical walls.
The most famous castle that was never built, Beaumaris Castle was the final link in the great chain of Edward’s castles stretching along the North Wales coast. This was the last of the castles built by Edward I, known as the 'iron ring', strengthening his choke hold on the Welsh people. The castle was the equivalent to designing a spaceship in todays terms as the 'wall within walls' design was never seen before! After Edwards death, Welsh forces retook the castle in 1403 before being recaptured by royal forces in 1405. The castle fell into ruin around 1660 and is now managed by CADW as a tourist attraction.
The town of Beaumaris sits on the southern end of the island of Anglesey and is a popular spot due to its authentic township and panoramic coastal views of the Menai Straits and the Great Orme in the distance.
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