Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd
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| State Party |  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
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| Type | Cultural | |
| Criteria | i, iii, iv | |
| Identification | #374 | |
| Region2 | Europe and North America | |
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| Formal Inscription: | 1986 10th WH Committee Session |
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| WH link: | http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/374 | |
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The Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd refers to a UNESCO-designated site of patrimony located in the Welsh area of Gwynedd.
In 1986, four castles related to the reign of King Edward I were proclaimed collectively as a World Heritage Site, as outstanding examples of fortifications and military architecture built in the 13th century.
Sites designated were:
- Beaumaris Castle, Angelsey
- Caernarfon Castle, Caernarfon
- Conway Castle, Conway
- Harlech Castle, Harlech
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