At the time, Wales consisted of a collection of principalities that Edward systematically sought to control. In 1282, he defeated the last Welsh prince and brought Wales under his rule.

Wales is home to more castles per square mile than anywhere on the planet, with over 600 found across this tiny, beautiful country. Each has its own long history, with many dating back to the ...

Experience the enchanting beauty of Wales, where majestic castles and stunning landscapes create a unique travel experience. Walk through the medieval walls of Conwy Castle, stand beneath the ...

There are roughly 427 castles in Wales, 100 of which are still standing. Here's a taster of some of them, taken by members of the BBC Wales Nature Flickr group. You can find out more about castles ...

Castles in the Sky art trail, which is hosted by the Wales Air Ambulance Charity, will run for 10 weeks seeing streets, parks, and public spaces across Swansea homing a series of Castle sculptures ...

His son was the first to be named Prince of Wales, a title Prince Charles carries today. There are more than 600 castles and castle ruins in this country, which is only 170 miles long and 60 miles ...

We visited three of those castles in North Wales: Harlech, Beaumaris and Caernarfon, King Edward's grandest. Caernarfon was the king's headquarters, the jewel in his crown.

Although most of the castles in Wales, like Pembroke, are from the medieval era or older, some of the country's biggest and most beautiful castles are "fantasy" castles - built in the Victorian period ...

Secrets about one of Wales’s most famous castles have been revealed - and they could show the exact birthplace of Henry VII. Until now, much was not known about Pembroke Castle, which stands ...

Wales is home to more castles per square mile than anywhere on the planet, with over 600 found across this tiny, beautiful country. Each has its own long history, with many dating back to the ...