Wales · Ruin
Deganwy Castle
Deganwy Castle occupies the twin rocky summits of the Vardre at the mouth of the River Conwy in north Wales. Once an early royal stronghold of Gwynedd, it was refortified in stone in the 13th century and later destroyed; today only earthworks and mounds remain on the volcanic plug. The site commands views over the estuary and the surrounding coastal plain.
First raised
1080
Its prime
1250
Today
Ruin
As it stood in 1250
The shape it held in its prime.
The site is formed of two rounded rocky summits of a volcanic plug separated by a shallow grassy saddle, the exposed crags pale grey to yellowish against turf and gorse. At its prime (c.1250) the higher summit was occupied by a compact stone fortification whose curtain walls hugged the crag edges, while an enclosed bailey lay across the saddle between the hills; visible defensive features include ditches, banks and a cleared summit plateau overlooking the estuary.
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6 places to explore in 1250.
The record describes 6 distinct spots at Deganwy Castle — including 2 interiors: summit ward (summit plateau), lower bailey in the saddle. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more rooms of the immersive experience.
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