02/09/2026
⚔️ Caernarfon wasn't always this peaceful.
Behind the castle walls you can see from our windows lies centuries of siege and rebellion - from Madog ap Llywelyn's revolt in 1294 to Owain Glyndŵr's rising over a century later, when 300 Welsh soldiers fell defending their homeland.
We've dug into the full story of Caernarfon's battles, the Iron Ring of castles built to hold Wales, and why the Welsh flag still flies proudly over the castle today. 🏴
Pull up a seat at the Black Boy Inn and read the full history 👇
Now the bustling seaside market town and historical wonder clad in ancient bricks with a glorious seaside dockland and forestry to boot, this idyllic ancient settlement is - let’s not forget - a fortress and so purpose-built to defend against invading attackers. So with this in mind - let us delve...