If this is Thursday it must be postcards, 529

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caernarfon Castle, Wales, ca 1970s

 

This unused postcard features two photographs and written information about Caernarfon Castle, a medieval fortress, in Gwynedd, Wales.  It is another of the travel and information type postcards that has the blurb on the front of the card together with the pictures instead of a smaller blurb on the reverse sise of the card.  The card was printed in Great Britain by J. Arthur Dixon.  On the reverse, at the lower left cover is PGD25028.  This is another card shared by friends.

 

The Welsh Government’s historic environment service, Cadw, takes care of Caernarfon also spelled Caernarvon, Castle.  In the 1200s this was a motte-and-baily castle that King Edward I of England, began to replace with the current stone structure in 1283.  While the exterior looks mostly complete the interior buildings no longer survive.  Years between 1294 and 1415, the castle was sacked and besieged several times.  When tensions between England and Wales diminished, the castle was deemed less important and allowed to fall into disrepair.  “The castle was neglected until the 19^th century when the state funded repairs.  It is part of the World Heritage Site “Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd.”

 

The Romans built the first fortifications at Caernarfon in the northwest part of Wales.  The Roman fort was named Segontium, and was located on the bank of the River Seiont, on the outskirts of the town.  The Romans left Britain in the 5^th century so little is known about the nearby settlement.   

 

 Thank you K and J for sharing the postcard.

 

For additional information, see:

 

https://en.wikpedia.org/wiki/Caernarfon_Castle