| Ddisgrifiad / Description | In 1283 King Edward I came to Conwy and made plans to build both a Castle and a Walled Town. The Castle was protected on two sides by the Rivers Gyffin and Conwy. It was built in two parts. The Inner Ward, or King's Quarters had a water entrance and turrets on the four towers from which his Standards could be flown. The Outer Ward was entered from the town. The gateways, always the weakest point of a castle, were protected by extra defences called Barbicans. The Castle had a garrison of 30 soldiers, half of whom were crossbowmen. In war, wooden platforms or 'hourds' could be built just in front of the wall. Square holes below the battlements show where these were fitted.
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