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Harlech Castle sits on the site of the old Llys (‘Court’) where, in the The Mabinogion, Matholwch (King of Ireland) arrived to marry the giant Bendigeidfran’s sister Branwen. The ill-fated marriage resulted in warfare between the two countries, and the ensuing carnage broke Branwen’s heart. The present castle was built in 1283 on what were then steep sea cliffs. Great sand dunes now line the coast for almost a mile, and are well worth exploring. Harlech Castle, which also inspired the great Welsh song ‘Men of Harlech’ after a War of the Roses siege, is run by Cadw.
Harlech Castle
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- Region : North West Wales
- Grid Ref : SH 58115 31252
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Harlech Castle sits on the site of the old Llys (‘Court’) where, in the The Mabinogion, Matholwch (King of Ireland) arrived to marry the giant Bendigeidfran’s sister Branwen. The ill-fated marriage resulted in warfare between the two countries, and the ensuing carnage broke Branwen’s heart. The present castle was built in 1283 on what were then steep sea cliffs. Great sand dunes now line the coast for almost a mile, and are well worth exploring. Harlech Castle, which also inspired the great Welsh song ‘Men of Harlech’ after a War of the Roses siege, is run by Cadw.
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