# Harlech Castle — WHE Definition Discussion **URL:** \ **Category:** WHE Articles\ **Created:** [November 28, 2019, 10:02am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/harlech-castle-whe-definition-discussion/5533 "2019-11-28T10:02:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![markzcartwright](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/markzcartwright/32/35_2.png) [@markzcartwright](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/markzcartwright)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2019, 10:02am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/harlech-castle-whe-definition-discussion/5533/1 "2019-11-28T10:02:40Z")
Harlech Castle, located in North Wales, was first built by Edward I of England (r. 1272-1307 CE) from 1283 CE. Largely completed by 1290 CE, the castle received some further additions up to 1330 CE. A classic example of a concentric medieval castle, Harlech skilfully used local topography, the sea, and imposing towers to represent a formidable challenge to any attackers, as proven in the lengthy sieges of the Welsh rebellions and the Wars of the Roses during the turbulent 15th century CE. Harlech Castle is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. * * * _This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Harlech\_Castle/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Harlech_Castle/)._ ---
**Author:** ![markzcartwright](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/community.worldhistory.org/markzcartwright/32/35_2.png) [@markzcartwright](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/markzcartwright)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2026, 1:04am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/harlech-castle-whe-definition-discussion/5533/2 "2026-07-29T01:04:50Z")