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How has the main use of Caernarfon Castle changed from the 1200s to today?

In the 1200s it was a royal fortress and government base. Today it is a tourist attraction and ceremonial site.

What happened to Caernarfon Castle’s military importance after the late Middle Ages?

Once Wales was firmly under English control, the castle was no longer needed for war. It became run-down and was used for storage and as a local prison.

What big changes were made to Caernarfon Castle in Victorian times?

The government cleared later houses from inside the walls and repaired towers and walls. Some battlements and roofs were rebuilt to make the castle look more complete.

How did the 1911 and 1969 investitures of the Prince of Wales change Caernarfon Castle?

The castle was repaired and tidied for the ceremonies. New paths, steps and viewing areas were added to help crowds and visitors.

Which parts of Caernarfon Castle today are mainly original from Edward I’s time?

Many of the outer walls and towers, such as the Eagle Tower, the King’s Gate and much of the town walls, still stand from the 1200s.

What evidence at the castle shows that wooden buildings once filled the inner wards?

You can see sockets in the stone where beams for floors and roofs once fitted. The wood has gone, so only these marks and stone bases remain.

What written records help historians to know how Caernarfon Castle was first built?

Royal building accounts list workers, materials and costs. Letters and orders from Edward I also describe work on the castle and town walls.

How do old maps and paintings help us see how Caernarfon has changed over time?

They show the layout of the castle, harbour and town in earlier centuries. Comparing them with the site today shows buildings and defences that have been lost or altered.

In what ways has the town of Caernarfon around the castle changed since medieval times?

The planned walled town has spread far beyond its walls. New streets, houses, port buildings and later shops and roads now surround the castle.

What modern features at Caernarfon Castle show it is now a protected heritage site?

There are information boards, safety rails, ticket offices and museum displays. Cadw cares for the site, which is part of a World Heritage Site.

Why is it hard to know exactly how the inside rooms of Caernarfon Castle looked in about 1300?

Most furniture, hangings and wooden screens have vanished. Later repairs and rebuilding have also changed some doorways, windows and roofs.

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