Work on Beaumaris Castle, the castle on the
fair marsh, started on 18th
April 1295 … and they still haven’t got the place finished.
It was to be the last of Edward I’s mighty castles guarding the north Wales seaboard. As I've mentioned before, I'm very grateful to dear old Ted the First for building all these wonderful castles within easy striking distance of the Dublin ferry. They make perfect places to stop-off and kick back for a few hours when you show up too early for your crossing. See for example my thank you note for the wonder that is Conway Castle.
It was to be the last of Edward I’s mighty castles guarding the north Wales seaboard. As I've mentioned before, I'm very grateful to dear old Ted the First for building all these wonderful castles within easy striking distance of the Dublin ferry. They make perfect places to stop-off and kick back for a few hours when you show up too early for your crossing. See for example my thank you note for the wonder that is Conway Castle.
Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey, Wales |