Edward 1 at Caernarfon

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Edward 1's programme of building in medieval Wales.

Description of Edward I's programme of castle and township building in medieval Wales, including the building of a large castle at Caernarfon. He prohibited the Welsh from living in them.
From: The Story of Welsh Conquest
First broadcast : 15 January 2003

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14

Subject : History

Topic : Medieval world

Keywords : War and conflict, Edward 1,History of the Welsh language, Welsh castles, Caernarfon castle

Notes : This clip could be used to support a study of Welsh castles, Caernarfon and the Welsh language. What was the effect of the Edwardian conquest?

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