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Quiz about Welsh Castles Harlech Castle Gwynnedd

Welsh Castles: Harlech Castle, Gwynnedd Quiz

Harlech Castle: this Welsh castle, set on rocky outcrop 200ft above the sea, is a spectacular example of Welsh history. See how much you know or can learn about this castle.

A multiple-choice quiz by rockydog. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
rockydog

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
259,404

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
349

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did the construction of Harlech Castle begin? Hint

10th century

4th century

13th century

8th century

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Question 2 of 10

2. The castle was designed by James of St Georges from Savoy. Which other Welsh castle did he also design? Hint

Dolwyddelan

Langharne

Caernarfon

Aberystwyth

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which English King requested the building of Harlech Castle? Hint

Alfred

Edward I

Offa

Edgar

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which bay is Harlech Castle situated next to? Hint

Colwyn Bay

Cardigan Bay

Tremadog Bay

Swansea Bay

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Question 5 of 10

5. Welsh patriot Owain Glendower took over Harlech when? Hint

802

1252

1013

1404

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Question 6 of 10

6. Harlech endured a seven-year siege ending in 1468 as part of which battle/war? Hint

Battle of Stalling Down

Battle of Stamford Bridge

Jacobite Rebellion

War of the Roses

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Question 7 of 10

7. What design is the castle built to? Hint

Motte and Bailey

Square Towers

Round Keep

Concentric

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Question 8 of 10

8. During the English Civil War, now a Royalist castle, Harlech was again the last castle to surrender to Parliamentary forces in what year? Hint

1644

1647

1642

1651

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Question 9 of 10

9. The song "Men of Harlech", which is reputed to have been based on the seven year siege of Harlech Castle (1461-1468), was used in which famous film? Hint

Zulu

Where Eagles Dare

Remains of the Day

The Guns of Navarone

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Question 10 of 10

10. Harlech Castle is now under control of which Heritage Trust? Hint

Welsh Heritage

Cadw

The National Trust

The Castles of Wales

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did the construction of Harlech Castle begin?

Answer: 13th century

Construction started in 1283 and took seven years to complete. It cost approximately �8000-�9000 to build.

2. The castle was designed by James of St Georges from Savoy. Which other Welsh castle did he also design?

Answer: Caernarfon

James of St George was also the architect in charge of the designs for Conwy Castle in 1283 and Beaumaris in 1295.

3. Which English King requested the building of Harlech Castle?

Answer: Edward I

The castle was part of Edward I's 'iron ring' built around the Snowdonian coastline as part of his second Welsh campaign.

4. Which bay is Harlech Castle situated next to?

Answer: Tremadog Bay

The castle is located high above the bay on a rocky outcrop making it more easily defendable as it could only be readily approached from the landward side.

5. Welsh patriot Owain Glendower took over Harlech when?

Answer: 1404

Owain held Harlech for four years using it as his main headquarters until it was retaken by the English after a long siege. Prince Henry, later to become Henry V, was in charge of the English troops who retook Harlech.

6. Harlech endured a seven-year siege ending in 1468 as part of which battle/war?

Answer: War of the Roses

Harlech, under Sir Richard Tunstall, was the last Lancastrian castle to surrender. Access to the sea for provisions allowed the castle to withstand the siege for so long. A fortified stairway ran from the castle to the base of the cliffs enabling the castle to be provisioned from sea.

7. What design is the castle built to?

Answer: Concentric

The castle has a concentric design with large round towers and an inner curtain wall that contained the domestic buildings. The residential quarters were found in the large gatehouse.

8. During the English Civil War, now a Royalist castle, Harlech was again the last castle to surrender to Parliamentary forces in what year?

Answer: 1647

Harlech's surrender marked the end of the first English Civil War.

9. The song "Men of Harlech", which is reputed to have been based on the seven year siege of Harlech Castle (1461-1468), was used in which famous film?

Answer: Zulu

This military march featured in Zulu after having its lyrics changed especially for the film. The song is sung in response to the Zulu's war chant at the Battle of Rourke's Drift in 1879.

10. Harlech Castle is now under control of which Heritage Trust?

Answer: Cadw

Cadw, a Welsh word meaning 'to keep' (pronounced cad-oo), was created in 1984 and is the historic environment service for the National Assembly for Wales.

Source: Author rockydog

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