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Aberystwyth Castle
A ruined castle in Wales, offering panoramic views and a glimpse into the region's medieval past.
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Currency
GBP ( 3)
Best time to visit
April to September
Languages
English · Welsh
Coordinates
52.417°, -4.067°
Key facts
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The castle was built to subdue the Welsh during the Welsh Wars of Independence
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It was one of the first castles in Wales to be built entirely of stone
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The castle's Great Hall is one of the largest in Wales
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Timeline
1277: Construction of the castle begins under King Edward I
1289: The castle is completed and becomes a key stronghold in the Welsh Marches
1649: The castle is slighted (deliberately damaged) during the English Civil War
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