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This is Conwy Castle in north Wales, one of the most impressive surviving medieval castles. It was constructed in the late 13th century on the orders of King Edward I of England, as part of his plans to subdue the Welsh. These days it's a deservedly popular tourist attraction. And yes, it is quite windy up on the towers!
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By now I don't think I need to say I love old castles. It always seems so cool to me that anything people built could have survived for so long, especially something that was designed for a military purpose. It's quite a good looking old castle, too, even with plants growing all over it. Just imagine what it must have been like when it was new.
Now just imagine standing at the top of one of those towers, on sentry duty, in the middle of winter. Suddenly 2011 doesn't seem like such a terrible time to live in.
Now just imagine standing at the top of one of those towers, on sentry duty, in the middle of winter. Suddenly 2011 doesn't seem like such a terrible time to live in.
It wasn't all that different when new, actually: apart from lead roofing (eg over the wall walk) having been removed in the 17th century and the ruins that you can see, it's about as complete as you're going to get with a 700-year-old castle! But yes, it does concentrate the mind somewhat if you imagine actually having to withstand a siege in the place!
Despite being a Welsh castle, this place is part of quite the foundation for English history... Edward learned quite a lot from these Welsh conquests, in particular the advantages of what would eventually become an iconic emblem of medieval England, the longbow. His newly acquired Welsh archers decimated the Scots at Falkirk and although these lessons went completely ignored by his son, his grandson carried them on even more famously into France...
although these lessons went completely ignored by his son
...who would eventually have cause to regret not being a bit more careful about his castles! =:P
his grandson carried them on even more famously into France
Hence the modern English love of egg and Crécy sandwiches. Ahem, Sorry. =:P
...who would eventually have cause to regret not being a bit more careful about his castles! =:P
his grandson carried them on even more famously into France
Hence the modern English love of egg and Crécy sandwiches. Ahem, Sorry. =:P
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