Edward I's Conquest of Wales and the Iron Ring of Castles

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Edward I's ruthless campaign to subdue Wales, focusing on the destruction of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd's principality and the construction of a ring of formidable castles—Caernarfon, Conwy, Harlech, and Beaumaris. They discuss the Treaty of Montgomery, the 1277 and 1282-83 wars, the significance of the Statute of Rhuddlan, and the cultural impact of English domination. The episode also touches on the legends surrounding Llywelyn's death and the symbolism of Caernarfon Castle. A deeper look at how medieval conquest reshaped the British Isles. #EdwardI #Wales #LlywelynapGruffudd #CaernarfonCastle #ConwyCastle #HarlechCastle #BeaumarisCastle #StatuteofRhuddlan #Towyn #Castles #Conquest #13thCentury #MiddleAges #EnglishHistory #WelshHistory #Plantagenet #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo