3807 x 4650 px | 32,2 x 39,4 cm | 12,7 x 15,5 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
maggio 2009
Ubicazione:
Harlech Castle, North Wales
Altre informazioni:
Harlech Castle, located in Harlech, Gwynedd, Wales, is a concentric castle, constructed atop a cliff close to the Irish Sea. Architecturally, it is particularly notable for its massive gatehouse.Built by King Edward I during his conquest of Wales, the castle was subject to several assaults and sieges during its period of active use as a fortification. Construction started in 1283 as part of Edward I's second Welsh campaign. The castle was part of Edward's iron ring of castles around Snowdonia, a string of new castles to hem the prince in. Like many of the castles in the area, Harlech was designed by Master James of St. George. The castle took seven years to build, and cost an estimated £8, 190 to build (£88 million in 2009).[Following its completion, James was appointed Constable of Harlech Castle, a position he held for over three years
