Conwy town walls

The Conwy town walls are a medieval defensive structure around the town of in . The walls were constructed between 1283 and 1287 after the foundation of Conwy by Edward I, and were designed to form an integrated system of defence alongside .
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  • Type: City walls
  • Description: Grade I listed building in Conwy, Wales
  • Also known as: “Conwy Town Walls”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Conwy Castle and Plas Mawr.

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is a fortification in , located in North Wales. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1287. Constructed as part of a wider project to create the walled town of Conwy, the combined defences cost around £15,000, a massive sum for the period. is situated 970 feet southeast of Conwy town walls.

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is an Elizabethan townhouse in , , dating from the 16th century. The property was built by Robert Wynn, a member of the local gentry, following his marriage to his first wife, Dorothy Griffith.

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The , also known as the Quay House, is a tourist attraction on the quay in , Wales. It is reputed to be the smallest house in the United Kingdom. is situated 460 feet northeast of Conwy town walls.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Llandudno Junction and Deganwy.

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, once known as Tremarl, is a town in the community of in , . and neighbouring are both part of the built-up area and community of Conwy.

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is a town and electoral ward in the community of in in . It lies in the Creuddyn Peninsula alongside and .

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is a village in the community of , in , Wales. The village lies between the towns of Conwy and . was a civil parish from 1894 until 1974. is situated 1½ miles north of Conwy town walls.

Conwy town walls

Latitude
53.28123° or 53° 16′ 52″ north
Longitude
-3.82955° or 3° 49′ 46″ west
Operator
Cadw
Open location code
9C5R75JC+F5
Open­Street­Map ID
way 150098557
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­citywalls
Wiki­data ID
Q5166765
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Highlights include Ye Olde Mail Coach and Conwy Post Office.

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