- Title: Castle - Caernarfon
- Date: 22nd May 2003
- Summary: The third programme in this six-part documentary series tells the dramatic story of how the castle became the ultimate weapon in King Edward I's conquest and subjugation of Wales. It is the tale of a unique partnership between a warrior king and his master builder that resulted in some of Britain's finest castles. To cement his victories in conquering Wales and smashing its native dynasties, Edward built a string of the most majestic castles the world has ever seen, including Caernarfon, the biggest and most spectacular of them all. Historian Marc Morris explores how this extraordinary medieval building project was realised - and reveals the mastermind behind it was not an Englishman at all, but a brilliant architect from continental Europe.
- Description:Britain's medieval history explored through the stories of 6 castles,each with a distinctive social,military or cultural story to tell.
- Broadcaster:Channel 4
- Collection: Channel 4
- Producer:Lion Television Ltd.
- Programme Episode:Episode 3
- Transmission Date:22/05/2003
- Rights:Worldwide
- Decade: 2000s