North Wales Architecture, Conwy Building, Llandudno Photos, Welsh Designs
North Wales Buildings : Architecture
Architectural Developments in Wales: Interesting Built Environment Pictures
North Wales Building Photos
Photographs taken on 30 Apr 2011:
Conwy Castle, Rose Hill St, Conwy LL32 8AY
photos © Adrian Welch
Conwy Castle (Welsh: Castell Conwy) is a medieval fortification in Conwy, on the north coast of Wales. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and 1289. Constructed as part of a wider project to create the walled town of Conwy, the combined defences cost around £15,000, a huge sum for the period. Over the next few centuries, the castle played an important part in several wars. It withstood the siege of Madog ap Llywelyn in the winter of 1294–95, acted as a temporary haven for Richard II in 1399 and was held for several months by forces loyal to Owain Glyndŵr in 1401.
Llangollen Train Station + Bridge
photos © Adrian Welch
Pontcysyllte Viaduct – a beautiful hitoric tructure that elegantly spans the valley with a slim waterway for the canal boats, and an even narrower footpath for brave walkers! I have had the good fortune to visit this amazing structure twice and would strongly recommend a visit.
photos © Adrian Welch
Ruthin Craft Centre – a recent design, in the depths of the Welsh countryside
photos © Adrian Welch
Ruthin Craft Centre
More North Welsh Architecture online soon
Location: North Wales, UK, north western Europe
Welsh Architecture
Bangor University Pontio, northwest Wales
Architect: Grimshaw, London
Bangor University Building
Galeri Creative Enterprise Centre, Caernarfon, northwest Wales
Design: Richard Murphy Architects, Edinburgh, Scotland
Galeri Creative Enterprise Centre building
Aberystwyth Creative Units
Design: Heatherwick Studio, London designers
Aberystwyth Building
Ty Hedfan, Brecon, south Wales
Design: Featherstone Young, London
Brecon home
Newport Station, Newport, southeast Wales
Architects: Grimshaw with Atkins, UK
Newport Station
National Assembly for Wales Photos
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