Caernarfon Castle
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Summary
UNESCO Edward I castle in Gwynedd, venue of the 1969 Investiture, with polygonal towers.
About this location
Caernarfon Castle is a Cadw-managed UNESCO World Heritage Site castle in north-west Wales, built by Edward I from 1283 as the administrative capital of the new English principality. The castle is notable for its polygonal towers rather than the round towers used at other Edwardian castles, and the striped masonry of its walls. The Eagle Tower and the King’s Gate are among the most impressive surviving medieval structures in Wales. The castle is perhaps best known today as the venue for the Investiture of the Prince of Wales in 1969. Film and documentary productions have used both the castle interiors and the medieval town walls that extend from it.
Access for filming is coordinated through the site manager or relevant heritage body. The site offers strong visual potential for both aerial and ground-level camera work, and location scouts have visited the area for period and fantasy productions requiring authentic British heritage architecture. Production teams should contact the managing authority well in advance of intended shoot dates to ensure permit clearance.
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