城郭(城塞) 平山城 エドワ-ド式集中型 1283 1283年エドワード1世がカーナボン、コンウェーなどの城とともにウェールズ征服の拠点として建造。築城家James of St. Georgenoの設計による。 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 high-status position he held for over three years.All the royal castles of Edward's second Welsh campaign were sited so that they could be kept supplied at all times. Harlech was not always isolated; the sea used to come to the foot of the cliffs.
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