Caernarfon Castle is a massive medieval fortress located in Caernarfon, northwest Wales. Built by King Edward I of England beginning in 1283, it was part of his “iron ring” of castles designed to establish English control over Wales. Unlike many purely military castles, Caernarfon was also intended to impress; its polygonal towers, banded stonework, and imposing walls were inspired in part by the fortified cities of the Byzantine Empire. The castle sits strategically on the banks of the River Se

63K views · 5.6K reactions | England, UK A trip through the English Countryside with Medieval Castles and gothic style architecture. 1. Scotney Castle, Kent 2. Herstmonceux, Sussex 3. Vicars Close, Wells 4. Highgate, London 5. Edensor, Derbyshire 6. Castle Combe, Wiltshire 7. Leigh, Kent #castlesofengland #victorianarchitecture #gothicarchitecture #victorianhouse #medievalarchitecture #gothichome #castleview | Chrishayward.uk | Facebook

• The Beauty of English Cathedrals • The beautiful, and often quirky, design and architecture of our English Catholic Cathedrals, tells something of our rich and fascinating history as a minority faith community in England. 🎉 On 29th September this year, the Catholic Church will be celebrating 175 years since the Restoration of the Hierarchy in England and Wales. @stjohnscathedral_norwich has asked us to share some of our favourite photos and facts about our Cathedral and invite other Catholic