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A peaeeful village with a famous unfinished fort
In the peaceful village of Beaumaris, North Wales lies this castle, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is famous for that was never being finished and was never inhabited. In the 13th century, in the UK, King Edward I and his imperialists tried to unify all of Britain under his power, starting with Wales, before going to Scotland. In Wales fortresses were constructed as a symbol of occupation and power. This castle was the last and half the budget and the English king's attention shifted aim to focus on the wars with Scotland. The castle is one of the most colorful of the village, surrounded by water and trees, peaceful (especially in sunlight) to walk around and learn a little history and Welsh culture.
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