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1. When did the construction of Harlech Castle begin?
2. The castle was designed by James of St Georges from Savoy. Which other Welsh castle did he also design?
3. Which English King requested the building of Harlech Castle?
4. Which bay is Harlech Castle situated next to?
5. Welsh patriot Owain Glendower took over Harlech when?
6. Harlech endured a seven-year siege ending in 1468 as part of which battle/war?
7. What design is the castle built to?
8. During the English Civil War, now a Royalist castle, Harlech was again the last castle to surrender to Parliamentary forces in what year?
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?
10. Harlech Castle is now under control of which Heritage Trust?
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