At caernarfon, king Edward I surpassed
even his own high standards of castle- building. The result is a
masterpiece of massive proportion and regal style with towers and
turrets dominating the skyline. The walls and towers have `bands`
of contrasting coloured stone, inspired , possibly by the great
walls of Constantinople, one of the wonders of the ancient
world.
Cadw Welsh Historic Monuments
Obverse script
Reverse description
Reverse lettering
Castell caernarfon
Twr ye eryr (Translation: Caernarfon castle)
