Harlech Castle
A medieval castle built by Edward I between 1282 and 1289 on a rocky knoll above the Irish Sea. Owain Glyndŵr took it in 1404 and made it his residence and headquarters, and the song Men of Harlech is said to recall a later siege.
- Where
- Harlech, Wales, United Kingdom
- Grade
- UNESCO heritage
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 8 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 52.8600, -4.1092
Get the Harlech Castle stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Harlech Castle. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Wales volume with your photos and a note.
Near Harlech Castle
Portmeirion 5.9 km
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Snowdon 23 km
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Snowdon Mountain Railway 27 km
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Caernarfon Castle 33 km
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Conwy Castle 50 km
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Questions
Where is Harlech Castle?
Harlech Castle is in Harlech, Wales, United Kingdom. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Portmeirion (5.9 km), Snowdon (23 km), Snowdon Mountain Railway (27 km).
How do I get the Harlech Castle stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Harlech Castle and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Wales volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Harlech Castle before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Wales volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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