Place details
Place nameCaernarfon
Other namesCaernarvon, Carnarvon, Caer Seint, Segontia, Arvonia, Segontium, Seguntium
CountryUnited Kingdom
Latitude53.133
Longitude-4.267
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Was an important ancient village on trade route from Mediterranean. A fort was built on the site by the Romans in 75 CE; a Welsh fortification was built in the 13th century. The castle attracts many tourists. Site of small harbor built in the 19th century.
Map loading...
Location