History of WalesHanes Cymru / The Age of PrincesOes y Tywysogion
The Age of PrincesOes y Tywysogion
Caernarfon CastleCastell Caernarfon
Edward I’s statement of conquest, with banded walls modelled on Constantinople. A UNESCO World Heritage Site with Conwy, Harlech and Beaumaris.Datganiad Edward I o’i oruchafiaeth, gyda muriau streipiog yn efelychu Caergystennin. Safle Treftadaeth y Byd UNESCO gyda Chonwy, Harlech a Biwmares.
Begun in 1283 by Master James of St George, Caernarfon was built on the site of a Norman motte and near the Roman fort of Segontium, linking Edward’s power to Rome. Edward II was born here in 1284.
The castle hosted the investitures of Princes of Wales in 1911 and 1969.
Dechreuwyd Caernarfon yn 1283 gan Feistr James o St George, ger caer Rufeinig Segontium, gan gysylltu grym Edward â Rhufain. Ganed Edward II yma yn 1284.
Cynhaliwyd arwisgiadau Tywysogion Cymru yma yn 1911 a 1969.
What happened hereBeth ddigwyddodd yma
Edward’s ring of ironCylch haearn Edward
Edward I begins Conwy, Caernarfon and Harlech. The Statute of Rhuddlan follows in 1284.Mae Edward I yn dechrau codi Conwy, Caernarfon a Harlech. Daw Statud Rhuddlan yn 1284.
Investiture at CaernarfonArwisgo yng Nghaernarfon
Prince Charles is invested as Prince of Wales amid protest and celebration.Arwisgir y Tywysog Charles yn Dywysog Cymru yng nghanol protestio a dathlu.