Caernarfon, Town Walls 1906
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More about this scene
Simultaneous construction of the castle and town wall began in the summer of 1283. The wall, which enclosed the medieval borough, is 800 yds long with eight towers and two twin-towered gateways. The wall formed three sides of the town defences, from the north-east Tower round to the Eagle Tower; the fourth side was provided by the north curtain of the castle. The tower nearest the camera had been remodelled in the 19th century and was occupied when this picture was taken. The next tower along is the west gate; it has a small barbican to its front. The farthest tower was also in use, being occupied by the local authority.
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