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Anglesey

• Beaumaris Castle 13th century

Clwyd

• Castell Dinas Bran 8th century
• Chirk Castle 13th century
• Ewloe Castle
• Flint Castle
• Rhuddlan Castle 13th century
• Ruthin Castle 13th century

Dyfed

• Aberystwyth 13th century
• Cardigan Castle 13th century
• Careg Cennen Castle
• Carew Castle 11th to 16th century
• Carmarthen Castle 11th century
• Cilgerran Castle 13th century
• Dinefwr Castle 11th century
• Dryslwyn Castle Norman ruins
• Haverfordwest Castle 12th century
• Kidwelly Castle 12th century and earlier
• Llandovery Castle 11th century
• Llawhaden Castle 12th to 14th century
• Manorbier Castle 12th to 14th century
• Newcastle Emlyn Castle 13th & 15th century
• Pembroke Castle 12th & 13th century
• Tenby Castle 13th century

Glamorgan

• Caerphilly Castle 13th & 14th century
• Cardiff Castle 11th century
• Castell Coch - the Red Castle
• Coity Castle 12th century
• Fonmon Castle
• Newcastle, Bridgend 12th century
• Ogmore Castle 12th & 13th century
• Old Beaupre Castle 16th century
• Oxwich Castle 16th century
• Oystermouth Castle 13th century
• Penrice Castle 13th century
• St Donat's Castle 12th century
• St Fagans Castle 13th century
• St Quintins Castle
• Swansea Castle
• Weobley Castle 13th century

Gwent

• Abergavenny Castle 17th century
• Caldicot Castle
• Chepstow Castle 11th to 13th century
• Grosmont Castle
• Raglan CastleRaglan Castle or in Welsh Castell Rhaglan is a historically significant ruined castle located near Monmouth in Wales. It was built in the late Middle Ages as a show of wealth rather than to enforce a military presence, but it later endured one of the long 15th century
• Skenfrith Castle
• White CastleWhite Castle (Castell Gwyn) is a castle in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is often referred to as one of the "Three Castles", along with Grosmont Castle and Skenfrith Castle. White Castle is the largest of the three. External link Castles in Wales.

Gwynedd

• Bryn Bras Castle Victorian
• Caernarfon CastleCaernarfon Castle was constructed at Caernarfon in North Wales by King Edward I of England, following his successful conquest of the principality. A legend states that his son, later Edward II of England was born here in 1284, but there is no contemporary 13th century
• Conwy CastleConwy Castle (often spelled Conway Castle in English usage, although this is now discouraged) was built in Conwy as part of Edward I's second campaign in North Wales. It was built between 1283 and 1289. Like many of the castles in the area, it was designe 13th century
• Criccieth CastleCriccieth Castle is situated in Criccieth, in Gwynedd, Wales, overlooking Tremadog Bay. It was begun in the early 13th century by Llywelyn ab Iorwerth, and the work was continued by his grandson Llywelyn ap Gryffydd. Criccieth was captured by Edward I dur 13th century
• Dolbadarn Castle
• Dolwyddelan CastleDolwyddelan Castle is located on a mountain pass in the Vale of Conwy in North Wales. It consists of two rectangular towers linked by an irregular curtain wall. It was built in the early 13th century, as one of the strongholds of the Welsh princes. It was 13th century
• Gwydir Castle
• Harlech Castledocks so that it could be supplied by sea. Harlech Castle located in Harlech, Wales, was built as part of Edward I's second campaign in North Wales. Begun in 1283, it took seven years to construct. Like many of the castles in the area, it was designed by 13th century
• Penrhyn Castle 19th century

Powys

• Castell y Bere 13th century
• Powis CastlePowis Castle is located in the county of Powys, Wales, near the town of Welshpool. It is the residence of the Earl of Powis and is known for its extensive, attractive gardens. External Links http://www. castlewales. html Castles in Wales Powys. 13th century
• Tretower Castle 12th century