CAERNARFON TOWN WALL
Site Details
- NPRN
- 93527
- Map Reference
- SH46SE
- Grid Reference
- SH4789762853
- Unitary (Local) Authority
- Gwynedd
- Old County
- Caernarfonshire
- Community
- Caernarfon
- Type of Site
- TOWN DEFENCES
- Broad Class
- Defence
- Period
- Medieval
Site Description
NAR SH46SE9
Cadw SAM No.=CN034
SM/CA/2001/02 SM/CA/99/03
Construction began in 1283, along with the castle (nprn 95318). First phase completed by 1285. Of coursed rubble-stone construction. Wall comprises 2 gatehouses and eight round towers and has survived almost to its original full extent.
(Source CADW listed buildings database)
J Hill 10.09.2003
Part of:
Medieval & later borough (Nprn33011).
Incudes:
Bell Tower (Nprn302415)
East Gate (Nprn302416)
Porth-yr-Aur (Nprn302418).
Associated with:
Castle (Nprn95318).
RCAHMW AP945126/61-5
